HTML Entity Converter
Convert between HTML special characters and their entity equivalents.
Common HTML Entities
HTML entities are used to display reserved characters or characters that are hard to type.
| Character | Entity Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| < | < | Less than |
| > | > | Greater than |
| & | & | Ampersand |
| " | " | Double quote |
| ' | ' | Apostrophe |
| © | © | Copyright |
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About the HTML Entity Converter
The HTML Entity Converter turns special characters into their HTML entity codes and back — for example converting < and > into < and > — so symbols display correctly on a web page instead of breaking the markup.
Certain characters have special meaning in HTML, and showing them literally requires entity codes. Converting prevents broken layouts and lets you display code, math symbols, or punctuation safely, while decoding turns entities back into readable text.
Conversion runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. There’s no upload or account; paste your content and convert it instantly.
How to use the HTML Entity Converter
- Paste the text containing special characters or entities.
- Choose whether to encode characters to entities or decode them back.
- Run the conversion.
- Review the result.
- Copy the converted text into your HTML.
Common use cases
- Displaying example HTML code on a page without it rendering.
- Showing special symbols or punctuation safely in markup.
- Decoding entity codes back into readable characters.
- Preventing characters like < and & from breaking your layout.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need HTML entities?
Characters like <, >, and & have structural meaning in HTML. Converting them to entities lets you show them as text instead of having the browser interpret them as markup.
Can it decode entities back to characters?
Yes. The tool works both ways, turning entity codes back into the readable characters they represent.
Does it handle named and numeric entities?
Common entities are supported in both directions, so you can encode to and decode from their HTML representations.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion happens in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
How is this different from URL encoding?
HTML entities make characters safe inside HTML, while URL encoding makes them safe inside web addresses. Use the URL Encoder/Decoder for links.