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 Tag Stripper?

HTML Tag Stripper is an essential online tool that streamlines the process of cleaning up rich text by effectively removing unnecessary HTML tags. This tool is designed to ensure that your content remains visually appealing and easy to read, all while preserving the essential tags, line breaks, and whitespace that enhance user experience. By utilizing HTML Tag Stripper, users can effortlessly maintain the integrity of their text without the clutter of redundant HTML elements.

Ideal for web developers, content creators, and digital marketers, HTML Tag Stripper is perfect for those who frequently handle rich text content. Whether you are preparing text for a website, blog, or email, this tool allows you to focus on delivering high-quality content without worrying about the complexities of HTML formatting. It saves time and effort, enabling you to produce cleaner outputs that resonate with your audience.

The user-friendly interface makes it accessible for everyone, from novice users to experienced developers. With just a few clicks, you can transform messy HTML into clean, readable text, making it a valuable asset for anyone looking to enhance their content quality. This tool is particularly useful for eCommerce brands, agencies, and educational institutions that require polished and professional presentation of their digital content.

Experience the convenience of HTML Tag Stripper and take your content to the next level. Start using this powerful tool today to simplify your content management process and ensure your text is always clean and impactful. Don't let unwanted HTML tags detract from your message—try HTML Tag Stripper now and see the difference it can make in your content creation efforts.

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