Escape HTML Characters
Convert special characters (<, >, &, quotes) into safe HTML entities for display and security.
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HTML Escape / Unescape
Convert HTML special characters into safe entities or decode escaped HTML entities back into normal readable text instantly.
100% free, no signup
Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
How to use this tool
- 1Choose Escape to convert special characters into HTML entities.
- 2Choose Unescape to decode HTML entities back into readable text.
- 3Paste your HTML, text, or encoded content.
- 4Copy the converted output instantly.
HTML Escape / Unescape Features
Unescape HTML Entities
Decode HTML entities back into their original characters for inspection and editing.
Prevent XSS & Markup Issues
Escape user-generated content to prevent code injection and browser rendering issues.
Copy Output Instantly
Copy the escaped or unescaped text with one click for use in your application or code.
Privacy-Focused
All HTML escaping and unescaping happens locally in your browser, keeping your content private.
Free & No Signup
Escape and unescape HTML for free without creating an account or registering.
What Is HTML Escaping?
HTML escaping is the process of converting special characters like <, >, &, quotes, and apostrophes into HTML entities (e.g., <, >, &, "). This ensures browsers display them as text rather than interpreting them as markup.
Our HTML Escape/Unescape tool makes this conversion simple and fast.
How to Escape HTML Online
To escape HTML, select Escape mode, paste your text containing special characters, and the tool will convert them to HTML entities instantly.
This is useful for displaying user-generated content, code samples, or API responses safely in a browser.
How to Unescape HTML Online
To unescape HTML, select Unescape mode, paste your HTML-encoded text, and the tool will convert HTML entities back into their original characters.
This is useful for reading encoded data, inspecting escaped content, or editing HTML safely.
HTML Escaping for XSS Prevention
Escaping HTML is a critical security measure to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. By converting special characters into entities, you prevent malicious code from being executed in a user's browser.
Always escape user-generated content before displaying it in a web application. Our tool helps you prepare escaped content quickly.
HTML Entities & Special Characters
Common HTML entities include: < for <, > for >, & for &, " for ", and ' for '. These entities ensure browsers render the characters correctly without interpreting them as markup.
Our tool handles all these characters and more, making it easy to work with HTML content.
Is HTML Escape Private?
Yes. All HTML escaping and unescaping happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server.
This makes our tool safe for handling sensitive content, user-generated data, and code snippets.
Frequently asked questions
What is HTML escaping?+
HTML escaping converts special characters like <, >, &, and quotes into HTML entities so browsers display them safely as text.
What is an HTML entity?+
An HTML entity is a special code representation of a character, such as < for < and & for &.
Does HTML escaping prevent XSS attacks?+
HTML escaping helps protect against many markup injection cases, but complete XSS protection depends on proper handling based on the application context.
Is my HTML content uploaded anywhere?+
No, escaping and unescaping happen locally in your browser and your content is never stored or transmitted.
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