HTML Entity Encoder, Decoder & Tag Stripper

Encode special characters to HTML entities, decode them back, or strip all HTML tags to leave just plain text.

Encode Format

Input0 chars

Output0 chars

Common HTML entities reference

&& · &

<< · <

>> · >

"" · "

'' · '

·  ·  

©© · ©

®® · ®

™™ · ™

€€ · €

££ · £

¥¥ · ¥

§§ · §

¶¶ · ¶

°° · °

±± · ±

×× · ×

÷÷ · ÷

—— · —

–– · –

…… · …

"“ · “

"” · ”

←← · ←

→→ · →

↑↑ · ↑

↓↓ · ↓

✓&check; · ✓

✗&cross; · ✗

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What is HTML entity encoding?

Certain characters in HTML — <, >, &, ", ' — have special meaning to the browser. To display them as literal text (instead of interpreting them as markup), you replace them with entities: <, >, &, ", '. This is called HTML entity encoding and it's essential for displaying code examples, user-generated content, and any text that might contain HTML syntax.

Three output formats

Named — human-readable, short: &, ©, —. Most common, best for hand-written HTML.
Decimal — works for any character: &, ©. Guaranteed compatibility with every HTML parser.
Hex — the Unicode code point in hex: &, ©. Common in XML and technical documents.

Why encode "everything"?

Sometimes you want to hide your content from simple text-scrapers, or make sure emojis and accented characters don't break legacy systems. Full numeric encoding is also useful for obfuscating email addresses against naive spam harvesters — although modern bots can easily decode them, so don't rely on it for security.

Strip HTML mode

Paste any HTML and get just the visible text — useful when copying from a rich-text email or editor, extracting article bodies, or preparing content for word-count analysis. The allow-list option lets you keep specific tags (e.g. b, i, a) while stripping everything else — handy for sanitising rich content before storing it.

Decoding is context-aware

The decoder uses the browser's own HTML parser, so all ~250 named entities (é, ·, &clubs;, etc.) plus both decimal and hex numeric references are recognised correctly.

ABOUT THIS TOOL

What is HTML Entity Encoder?

The HTML Entity Encoder by D&D Technology is a powerful online tool designed for developers looking to simplify the process of converting special characters into HTML entities. This tool offers a seamless experience, allowing users to choose from named, decimal, or hexadecimal encoding options across four distinct levels. Whether you're working on web development, creating content for your website, or ensuring compatibility with various browsers, our encoder provides the flexibility and efficiency you need.

One of the key benefits of using the HTML Entity Encoder is its ability to enhance the security and reliability of your web projects. By transforming characters that could interfere with HTML rendering into safe entities, you can prevent potential issues such as broken layouts or security vulnerabilities. This tool is particularly useful for developers, content creators, and anyone involved in web design who needs to ensure their HTML code is clean and error-free.

Ideal for startups, small businesses, and enterprises alike, the HTML Entity Encoder caters to a diverse range of users from various sectors, including eCommerce, education, healthcare, and more. It streamlines the encoding process, saving you time and reducing the complexity of managing special characters in your HTML documents.

With D&D Technology's commitment to providing practical digital solutions, the HTML Entity Encoder is just one of the many free online tools available to help you succeed in your digital endeavors. Experience the ease of character encoding today and take your web development projects to the next level.

Start transforming your HTML code effortlessly with the HTML Entity Encoder. Visit our tool now and simplify your development process!

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