<> HTML Escape
Escape HTML special characters or unescape HTML entities back to readable text.
Practical guide
How to use HTML Escape
Escape HTML special characters or unescape HTML entities back to readable text.
Common uses
- Show HTML code in pages
- Escape snippets for documentation
- Decode HTML entities
- Prepare safe examples
Good practice
Escaping rules depend on context. Text placed in HTML, attributes, URLs, CSS, and JavaScript may require different handling; use the output only for the intended context.
Data handling
Escaping changes representation, not confidentiality. Remove private content before processing or publishing the encoded result.
Frequently asked questions
What does HTML escape mean?
It converts characters like <, > and & into HTML entities.
When should I unescape HTML?
When you need to read encoded entities as normal characters.
Is escaping enough for security?
Escaping helps display text safely, but full security depends on context.