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HTML Entity Converter
Convert text to HTML entities or decode HTML entities to text with this free HTML Entity Converter. Encode and decode special characters instantly.
HTML Entity Converter lets you encode special characters to HTML entities, or decode them back to text. Paste your text below and the converted result appears immediately —HTML Entity Converter
Convert text to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back into readable text with TextNivo’s free HTML Entity Converter. The tool works in both directions and processes your input directly in the browser.
It is useful when you need to encode special HTML characters or turn encoded HTML entities back into normal text.
Convert Text to HTML Entities
Select Text → HTML Entities and enter or paste your text. Special characters are converted into their corresponding HTML entity representations.
For example:
Tom & Jerry < “Hello” >
becomes:
Tom & Jerry < “Hello” >
This can help represent characters that have special meaning in HTML.
Convert HTML Entities to Text
Select HTML Entities → Text when you need to decode HTML entities into readable characters.
For example:
& becomes &
< becomes <
> becomes >
“ becomes a quotation mark.
You can paste multiple entities or complete text containing encoded characters and view the decoded result instantly.
HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder
TextNivo combines an HTML entity encoder and decoder in one tool. Switch between the two directions depending on whether you need to encode special characters or decode existing HTML entities.
After conversion, you can copy the result, download it as a text file, or print it.
Why Use TextNivo’s HTML Entity Converter?
The converter is free to use and requires no software installation. Both encoding and decoding are available from the same interface.
For related conversion tasks, you can also use TextNivo’s URL Encoder/Decoder, Unicode Converter, ASCII Converter, and Base64 Converter. no waiting, no upload, and nothing saved anywhere.
How to use HTML Entity Converter
- Paste your original text into the input box.
- Choose any conversion options offered above.
- Copy the converted result, or download it as a .txt file.
- Use Clear to start over with new text.
Key features
- Converts instantly as you type, with no delay.
- 100% private — your text stays in your browser.
- Free to use, with no sign-up and no daily limit.
- Handles both short snippets and long documents well.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an HTML Entity Converter?
An HTML Entity Converter converts special characters into HTML entities and decodes HTML entities back into readable text.
How do I convert text to HTML entities?
Select Text → HTML Entities, enter or paste your text, and the tool will encode supported special characters automatically.
How do I convert HTML entities to text?
Select HTML Entities → Text, paste the encoded entities, and the converter will decode them into readable characters.
What are common HTML entities?
Common examples include & for &, < for , and " for quotation marks.
Is the HTML Entity Converter free?
Yes. TextNivo's HTML Entity Converter is free to use directly in your browser.
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