What are HTML entities?

HTML entities are special codes like & for &, < for . They prevent browsers from interpreting these characters as HTML tags.

When should I use HTML entities?

Use them when displaying code examples in HTML, preventing XSS attacks, or when special characters need to appear literally on a web page.

HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Convert special characters like <, >, &, and quotes to their HTML entity equivalents, or decode HTML entities back to readable text. Includes a reference table of common entities.

Input

Common HTML Entities

& = &

< = <

> = >

" = "

' = '

® = ®

™ = ™

– = –

— = —

‘ = ‘

’ = ’

“ = “

” = ”

… = …

Frequently Asked Questions

What are HTML entities?: HTML entities are special codes like & for &, < for <, and > for >. They prevent browsers from interpreting these characters as HTML tags.
When should I use HTML entities?: Use them when displaying code examples in HTML, preventing XSS attacks, or when special characters need to appear literally on a web page.

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About HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode entities back to text. Free online HTML entity converter. This tool runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Your content stays private and secure. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.