HTML Escape/Unescape
HTML Entities:
< = <> = >& = &" = "' = ' = (space)? Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTML escaping do?
HTML escaping converts special characters to HTML entities: < becomes &lt;, > becomes &gt;, & becomes &amp;. This prevents HTML interpretation, allowing you to display code or special characters as literal text.
Why is HTML escaping important for security?
Escaping prevents XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks by ensuring user input displays as text rather than executing as code. Always escape user-generated content before displaying it on web pages.
What characters should be escaped?
Essential characters to escape: < (&lt;), > (&gt;), & (&amp;), " (&quot;), ' (&#39;). Also escape non-ASCII characters to ensure compatibility across all systems and encodings.
Can I unescape to see the original text?
Yes! The tool converts HTML entities back to their original characters. This is useful for reading HTML source code or processing escaped text from databases or APIs.
What's the difference between named and numeric entities?
Named entities use readable names (&lt;, &amp;, &copy;), while numeric entities use Unicode numbers (&#60;, &#38;, &#169;). Numeric entities work for any Unicode character, while named entities exist for common symbols.
Is my data safe and secure?
Yes, absolutely! This tool runs entirely in your browser. All data processing happens locally on your device - nothing is uploaded to our servers. Your files and data never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.