HTML Entities Escape & Unescape Tool
A security and formatting tool that prevents Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and renders raw HTML safely in web pages. Converts characters such as <, >, &, ", and quotes into their respective HTML entities (<, >, &, ") and decodes entities back into rendered markup.
How to Use HTML Entities Escape & Unescape Tool (Step-by-Step)
- Paste your raw HTML snippet or encoded entities into the editor.
- Click "Escape HTML" to convert dangerous characters to safe entities.
- Click "Unescape HTML" to convert entities back to readable markup.
- Copy the resulting string to integrate into your codebase.
Key Features & Capabilities
- ✓ High-speed escaping for <, >, &, ", and single quotes
- ✓ Supports named entities (&) and decimal/hexadecimal notation
- ✓ Unescape mode transforms entities back into clean HTML
- ✓ Instant copy for sanitized markup to protect web templates
- ✓ Zero server round-trip — works completely in browser memory
Technical Specifications & Privacy Guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions about HTML Entities Escape & Unescape Tool
What are HTML entities and why are they necessary?
Entities represent reserved characters (like <, >, &) so browsers display them as text rather than parsing them as code.
What are the five core protected characters in HTML?
The core five are: < (<), > (>), & (&), " ("), and ' (').
How does entity encoding defend against XSS attacks?
By turning <script> into harmless <script>, the browser displays the text instead of executing it.
Does the tool support both named and decimal numeric entities?
Yes, it accurately converts between named aliases and decimal numeric codes.
Does it affect regular Arabic words or plain language?
Standard alphabetic text remains intact while reserved special symbols are safely escaped.
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