HTML Entities Converter
Convert special characters to HTML entities or decode them back to plain text.
Why Use an HTML Entities Converter?
HTML entities are used to display reserved characters in HTML. For example, if you want to display the less-than symbol (<) in your text, you must use the entity `<` so the browser doesn't interpret it as the start of an HTML tag. This is crucial for **web security** and correct content rendering.
Preventing XSS Attacks
Encoding user input into HTML entities is a primary defense against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). By converting characters like `>` and `<` into entities, you prevent malicious scripts from being executed in the user's browser.
Character Integrity
Special characters like currency symbols (€), mathematical operators, and accented letters (ñ) often require encoding to ensure they display correctly across all browsers and devices.
Common HTML Entities Reference
| Character | Entity Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| < | < | Less than |
| > | > | Greater than |
| & | & | Ampersand |
| " | " | Double quote |