HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode entities back to plain text, with named and numeric entity support — handy for safely embedding content in HTML.

Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

About HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode entities back to plain text, with named and numeric entity support — handy for safely embedding content in HTML.

  • Encode reserved and non-ASCII characters to named or numeric HTML entities.
  • Decode any entity-laden string back to readable text instantly.
  • Everything runs locally, so you can paste sensitive markup safely.

HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder is part of Upwwards Tools, a free collection of browser-based utilities built by the team at Upwwards. Like the rest of the suite, it's free, requires no sign-up, and keeps your data on your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder?
Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode entities back to plain text, with named and numeric entity support — handy for safely embedding content in HTML.
Is HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder free to use?
Yes — HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder is completely free with no sign-up, account or usage limits. It is part of the free Upwwards Tools collection built by Upwwards.
Is my data private when I use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder?
HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder runs entirely in your browser. Everything you enter or upload is processed locally on your device and is never sent to a server, stored or logged.
Do I need to install anything to use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder?
No. HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder works instantly in any modern web browser on desktop or mobile — there is nothing to download or install.