HTML Escape Converter
Escape and unescape HTML special characters safely.
How to use
- Paste the text you want to escape or unescape.
- Select the conversion direction.
- Click the convert button.
- Copy the converted result.
About this tool
The HTML Escape Converter transforms reserved HTML characters such as &, <, and > into their corresponding entities and back again. It is essential for safely displaying source code, user input, or any text that would otherwise conflict with HTML syntax.
Features
Bidirectional conversion, support for both named and numeric entities, instant processing, and a copy button are included. All conversion happens locally so that sensitive content never leaves your browser.
Use cases
Bloggers publishing code examples, developers preparing documentation, security engineers sanitizing payloads, and CMS editors inserting raw HTML snippets can all benefit from quick, reliable escaping.
Why this tool
The converter eliminates manual mistakes when quoting code in articles and prevents cross-site scripting when echoing user input, making it a reliable companion for both writing and development.
FAQ
- Which characters are escaped?
- Ampersand, less-than, greater-than, double quote, and single quote are converted to HTML entities.
- Can I convert large texts?
- Yes, the tool handles long documents directly in your browser without sending data to a server.
- Is it safe for code snippets?
- Absolutely. Use it to embed sample code in HTML articles without breaking the layout.