What does this tool do?
The HTML Encode tool converts plain text into safe HTML entities, turning <, >, &, " and ' into <, >, &, " and '. It helps web developers, bloggers and anyone sharing code snippets ensure their text appears literally in the browser instead of being parsed as markup.
How to use it
- Enter the text you want to encode or decode.
- The conversion happens automatically.
- Copy the result and use it safely.
What it does
When you want a tag like <strong> to show as text on a page, the browser would otherwise treat it as real markup. This tool escapes the five critical characters (& < > " ') into entity codes so the text renders exactly as typed. A Swap button moves the output back into the input, and a one-click decode mode turns codes such as <h1> back into readable text. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Common use cases
It is handy when pasting code into a blog or forum, printing user input safely into a page, or preserving special characters in email templates. For example, Hello "World" & More becomes Hello "World" & More. The decode mode is useful for cleaning up double-encoded content like &copy; coming from legacy databases. It also resolves numeric entities such as © and hexadecimal forms like {.
Frequently asked questions
Which characters get encoded?
Encode mode escapes only the five security-critical characters: & (&), < (<), > (>), " (") and ' ('). All other characters stay unchanged so the output remains readable.
Does decode handle numeric entities?
Yes. Beyond named entities like ©, € and —, it also converts decimal entities such as © and hexadecimal ones like { back into their real characters.
Is HTML Encode free?
Yes. HTML Encode and all 300+ tools on MagmaNex are completely free with no signup or account required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. The data you enter is never sent to a server, stored, or shared.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. HTML Encode works on phones, tablets and desktops — no app download needed.
🔒 Privacy: everything runs in your browser, your data is never sent to a server.