HTML Escape / Unescape

Escape or unescape HTML entities safely using browser-native mechanisms.

Text → HTML Escaped

Escape text so it can be safely embedded in HTML.

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HTML Escaped → Text

Convert HTML-escaped entities back into readable text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does HTML escape and unescape mean?+

Escaping replaces special HTML characters with safe entities, while unescaping converts those entities back to readable text.

When should I use HTML escaping?+

Use escaping when inserting text into HTML so characters like <, >, &, and quotes do not break the page or create security issues.

Can I decode HTML entities back to normal text?+

Yes. The unescape side converts common HTML entities such as &amp;, &lt;, &gt;, &quot;, and &#39; back into readable characters.

Does this tool preserve spaces and punctuation?+

Yes. It only transforms HTML-specific reserved characters and leaves normal text, spaces, and punctuation unchanged.

Is my content processed locally?+

Yes. All HTML escaping and unescaping happens in your browser, so your text stays private.