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Use the HTML Encode Decode tool to convert reserved characters and symbols into HTML entities and vice-versa. It currently supports HTML4 and HTML5 entities and characters including the new ones. We are using a database for character entities that is autogenerated and updated frequently to make sure every character is covered.
Encode HTML Characters
This converts reserved characters in HTML with character entities. For example, double quotes " becomes " after encoding it.
Decode HTML Entities
This converts HTML entities back to normal characters. For example, the copyright symbol © becomes © after decoding it.
When to Use HTML Entities
Use character entities to display reserved characters in HTML. For example, it's highly recommended to Encode less than < and greater than > symbols in your text, or the browser might think that they are HTML tags.
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