Character Entity Encoder – HTML XML Entity Converter
Encode and decode HTML/XML character entities. Support for named (©), decimal (©), and hexadecimal (©) formats.
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Character Entity Encoder
Special characters will be converted to HTML/XML entities (e.g., < → <)
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
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
Discover how professionals use this tool to solve real problems and boost productivity.
XSS Prevention
Encode user input before displaying in HTML to prevent cross-site scripting attacks. Essential security practice for web applications.
HTML/XML Development
Safely include special characters in HTML/XML content. Display code examples, mathematical formulas, and special symbols correctly.
Data Storage
Store text with special characters safely in XML databases or HTML-based formats. Prevent parsing errors and data corruption.
Internationalization
Handle international characters in HTML. Ensure proper display of accented characters, symbols, and special punctuation.
Content Migration
Convert between entity-encoded and plain text when migrating content between systems or CMSs.
Email Security
Encode HTML email content to prevent email clients from executing malicious code. Protect recipients from attacks.
SEO & Metadata
Properly encode special characters in meta tags, titles, and descriptions for correct display in search results.
Documentation
Display code examples in documentation without breaking HTML. Show < > & characters in technical writing.
Key Features of Character Entity Encoder
Professional HTML/XML entity encoding and decoding.
Bidirectional Conversion
Encode characters to entities or decode entities back to characters instantly.
3 Entity Types
Support for Named (©), Decimal (©), and Hexadecimal (©) entities.
Real-Time Processing
Instant encoding/decoding with live preview and conversion statistics.
XSS Prevention
Encode user input to prevent XSS attacks and injection vulnerabilities.
Granular Control
Choose exactly what to encode: special chars, quotes, accents, or all non-ASCII.
Batch Processing
Process entire HTML/XML files at once with upload and download support.
International Support
Handle accented characters, symbols, and special characters from any language.
Format Compatible
Works with HTML, XML, XHTML, and any format that uses character entities.
How to Use the Character Entity Encoder
Follow these easy steps to get started with Character Entity Encoder and achieve your goals quickly.
Paste text or HTML/XML code that needs entity encoding or decoding.
Choose mode (Encode/Decode) and entity type (Named, Decimal, or Hexadecimal).
Configure encoding options: special chars, quotes, accents, or all non-ASCII.
Copy the processed text or download it for use in your web project.
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