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Convert HTML entities
Decimal and hexadecimal modes encode every Unicode character. The other encoding options apply to special and named modes.
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HTML Entity Converter
Encode HTML special characters, convert Unicode text to named or numeric entities, and decode mixed entity references safely in your browser.
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| # | Entity | Decoded value | Code point | Occurrences |
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Common entity conversions
Common HTML entities
| Character | Named entity | Decimal | Hexadecimal | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
& | & | & | & | Ampersand in text and URLs |
< | < | < | < | Opening angle bracket |
> | > | > | > | Closing angle bracket |
" | " | " | " | Double quote in attributes |
' | ' | ' | ' | Apostrophe in attributes |
© | © | © | © | Copyright symbol |
€ | € | € | € | Euro currency symbol |
— | — | — | — | Em dash punctuation |
HTML entity notes
- Escape ampersands and angle brackets when displaying HTML source or untrusted text.
- Keep Preserve existing entities enabled to avoid turning © into &copy;.
- Named entities are readable for common symbols; numeric entities can represent any valid Unicode scalar value.
- Decoded output is previewed with textContent, so converted markup cannot run as HTML.
HTML entity converter FAQ
Does this HTML entity converter upload my text?
No. Encoding, decoding, detection, and preview generation all run locally in your browser.
What is the difference between named and numeric HTML entities?
Named entities use readable names such as amp and copy. Numeric entities use decimal or hexadecimal Unicode code points.
Can it decode mixed named, decimal, and hexadecimal entities?
Yes. Decode mode handles mixed references in one input and leaves unknown or invalid references visible for review.
Why preserve existing entities while encoding?
Preserving them prevents an existing reference such as © from being encoded again as &copy;. Disable the option when deliberate double encoding is required.