Convert Text to HTML Entities
Encode text to HTML entities, live as you type, in either direction.
Type in either field — the other updates live, both directions. Uses your browser's own HTML parser, so every named and numeric entity is handled correctly, not just the common ones a hand-rolled mapping would cover. Runs entirely in your browser.
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What is Convert Text to HTML Entities?
Type text containing characters like <, >, or & and see them converted to safe HTML entities instantly, using your browser's own HTML parser. Every named and numeric entity is handled correctly this way, not just the common few a hand-rolled list would cover.
Common HTML Entities
| Character | HTML Entity |
|---|---|
| < | < |
| > | > |
| & | & |
| " | " |
| ' | ' |
| © | © |
| ® | ® |
| € | € |
How to Use the Text to HTML Entities Converter
- 1
Type or Paste the Text: Enter any text, including characters like < > & " ' or symbols like © and €.
- 2
Read the Entity-Encoded Result Instantly: The HTML entity form appears automatically as you type.
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Copy the Result: Use the copy button to copy the encoded text for safe insertion into HTML.
Why This Matters
Characters like <, >, and & have special meaning in HTML markup: a browser interprets < as the start of a tag, not as a literal less-than sign. If text containing these characters is inserted into an HTML page without escaping, it can break the page's structure or, worse, be interpreted as executable markup. Encoding them as entities (<, >, &) tells the browser to render the literal character instead of treating it as markup. This is the standard way to safely display user-generated or arbitrary text inside HTML content.
Named vs. Numeric Entities
HTML supports both named entities (© for ©) and numeric entities (© for the same character, or © in hex). Named entities are easier to read in source code, while numeric entities work for any character, including ones that don't have a dedicated name, which is useful when a named entity isn't available or memorable.
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