HTML Entity Encoder

Convert special characters to HTML entities.

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How to Use the HTML Entity Encoder

  1. 1

    Paste or Type Your Text

    Enter the text you want to transform in the input field. You can type directly or paste text from any source.

  2. 2

    Configure Options (If Available)

    Some tools offer additional options to customize the transformation. Adjust these settings as needed.

  3. 3

    View Results in Real-Time

    The converted text appears instantly in the output field. Results update automatically as you type.

  4. 4

    Copy the Result

    Click the "Copy Result" button to copy the transformed text to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.

Examples & Use Cases

HTML Tags

Input:

<script>alert("XSS")</script>

Output:

&lt;script&gt;alert(&quot;XSS&quot;)&lt;/script&gt;

About the HTML Entity Encoder

The HTML Entity Encoder converts special characters to HTML entities, preventing XSS attacks and ensuring text displays correctly in web pages.

What Gets Encoded

  • < becomes &lt;
  • > becomes &gt;
  • & becomes &amp;
  • " becomes &quot;

Security Importance

Encoding user input before displaying in HTML is crucial for preventing XSS attacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are HTML entities?

Special codes representing characters in HTML. They start with & and end with ; (e.g., &lt; for <).

Why is encoding important for security?

Without encoding, user input with < or > could be interpreted as HTML, allowing script injection (XSS attacks).