Character Entity Encoder – HTML XML Entity Converter

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Encode and decode HTML/XML character entities. Support for named (©), decimal (©), and hexadecimal (©) formats.

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Character Entity Encoder

Encoding to HTML/XML Entities

Special characters will be converted to HTML/XML entities (e.g., < → &lt;)

Example Texts

Entity Types

Named Entities

Human-readable names for common characters

< > & " ©

Decimal Entities

Numeric code points in base 10

< > & " ©

Hexadecimal Entities

Numeric code points in base 16

< > & " ©

Common Entities

<&lt;
>&gt;
&&amp;
"&quot;
©&copy;
®&reg;
&euro;
&mdash;

Quick Tips

For HTML

Use named entities for better readability

For XML

Only < > & " ' are predefined

For JavaScript

Use "\u003C" or "\x3C" in strings

For Security

Always encode user input to prevent XSS

Examples of Real-World Usage

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XSS Prevention

Encode user input before displaying in HTML to prevent cross-site scripting attacks. Essential security practice for web applications.

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HTML/XML Development

Safely include special characters in HTML/XML content. Display code examples, mathematical formulas, and special symbols correctly.

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Data Storage

Store text with special characters safely in XML databases or HTML-based formats. Prevent parsing errors and data corruption.

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Internationalization

Handle international characters in HTML. Ensure proper display of accented characters, symbols, and special punctuation.

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Content Migration

Convert between entity-encoded and plain text when migrating content between systems or CMSs.

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Email Security

Encode HTML email content to prevent email clients from executing malicious code. Protect recipients from attacks.

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SEO & Metadata

Properly encode special characters in meta tags, titles, and descriptions for correct display in search results.

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Documentation

Display code examples in documentation without breaking HTML. Show < > & characters in technical writing.

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Key Features of Character Entity Encoder

Professional Features

Professional HTML/XML entity encoding and decoding.

Bidirectional Conversion

Encode characters to entities or decode entities back to characters instantly.

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3 Entity Types

Support for Named (&copy;), Decimal (&#169;), and Hexadecimal (&#xA9;) entities.

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Real-Time Processing

Instant encoding/decoding with live preview and conversion statistics.

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XSS Prevention

Encode user input to prevent XSS attacks and injection vulnerabilities.

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Granular Control

Choose exactly what to encode: special chars, quotes, accents, or all non-ASCII.

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Batch Processing

Process entire HTML/XML files at once with upload and download support.

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International Support

Handle accented characters, symbols, and special characters from any language.

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Format Compatible

Works with HTML, XML, XHTML, and any format that uses character entities.

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How to Use the Character Entity Encoder

Simple 4-step process

Follow these easy steps to get started with Character Entity Encoder and achieve your goals quickly.

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Step 1

Paste text or HTML/XML code that needs entity encoding or decoding.

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Choose mode (Encode/Decode) and entity type (Named, Decimal, or Hexadecimal).

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Step 3

Configure encoding options: special chars, quotes, accents, or all non-ASCII.

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Step 4

Copy the processed text or download it for use in your web project.

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