HTML Entity Encoder

Escape &, <, >, quotes for HTML.

How HTML entities work

Characters that HTML treats specially (& < > " ') are written as entities such as & and < so they display literally. Escaping user content is a key defence against cross-site scripting (XSS).

Processed locally in your browser — your input is never uploaded.

What is HTML Entity Encoder?

Escape &, <, >, quotes for HTML. Characters that HTML treats specially (& < > " ') are written as entities such as & and < so they display literally. Escaping user content is a key defence against cross-site scripting (XSS).

Is HTML Entity Encoder free to use?

Yes. HTML Entity Encoder on DevCipher is completely free, with no sign-up, no limits and no ads.

Is my data safe when I use HTML Entity Encoder?

Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded to a server, and sensitive values such as keys and tokens are never saved.

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