HTML Encode/Decode

Cleanly convert between HTML-encoded text and plain HTML with this instant Encode/Decode Tool. Switch modes easily, trim or preserve formatting, and export your results. It’s fast, client-side, and safe for all common text formats including XML and Markdown.

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Supported file types: .txt, .html, .htm, .xml, .json, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .log, .csv, .tsv
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Options
Trim whitespace
Preserve tags

How to Use:

Start by pasting HTML or text into the “Input Text” box on the left. Choose whether you want to Encode (turn HTML characters into safe entities) or Decode (restore raw HTML) using the Mode switch. You can toggle settings like “Trim whitespace” or “Preserve tags” to control formatting behavior. Results instantly appear in the “Formatted Output” box. Use the “Copy Output” or “Export to File” buttons to save your work. You can also import files like .html, .txt, or .xml using the “Choose File” button below the input box.

What the HTML Encode/Decode Tool can do:

This tool transforms HTML content for safer rendering or editing. You can convert special characters to encoded equivalents (< becomes <) to prevent them from being interpreted by browsers or editors. Decode mode reverses this process. It also supports trimming and tag-preserving options. You can paste or import raw HTML or structured text and view results in real time.

Example:

Before (Encode):

<div class="box">Hello & welcome!</div>

After (Encode):

e&lt;div class=&quot;box&quot;&gt;Hello &amp; welcome!&lt;/div&gt;

Before (Decode):

&lt;p&gt;Encoded &amp; safe&lt;/p&gt;

After (Decode):

<p>Encoded & safe</p>

Common Use Cases:

You’ll want this tool when preparing HTML snippets for blogs, docs, or forums that don’t support raw tags. It’s also great for cleaning up encoded data from databases or emails. Developers often use it to inspect or reverse HTML encodings without relying on external apps. Everything runs in the browser no uploads, no risks.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re flipping between encoded and readable HTML, HTML-encode Text is your go-to for safely displaying things without breaking the page. And when you need to bring that code back to something readable, HTML-decode Text handles it cleanly. For an extra layer of control, try Strip HTML Tags from Text to fully clean out any embedded elements you don’t need. It’s a helpful combo when working with content editors, form inputs, or scraped markup.

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