HTML Encode

Drag and Drop text file here

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Or type/paste text below:

Encoding Options

Encode Special Characters Convert &, <, >, ", ' to HTML entities

Encode Non-ASCII Convert non-ASCII characters to entities

Preserve Line Breaks Maintain original line formatting

Encoded HTML

Note: Convert special characters to HTML entities for safe use in web pages and applications.

About This HTML Encoder

This tool helps you encode special characters into HTML entities, making text safe for use in HTML documents. It can encode special characters (&, <, >, ", ') and optionally convert non-ASCII characters to their HTML entity equivalents.

How to Use This Tool

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Step 1: Input your text using either:
   • Drag and drop a text file into the designated area
   • Click to browse and select a text file
   • Type or paste directly into the text box
2. Step 2: Select your desired encoding options
3. Step 3: Click "Encode HTML" to convert characters to entities
4. Step 4: Review your encoded HTML in the output box
5. Step 5: Use the results by:
   • Clicking "Copy Text" to clipboard
   • Downloading as a text file
   • Manually selecting and copying

Encoding Options Explained:

• Encode Special Characters: Converts &, <, >, ", ' to &, <, >, ", '
• Encode Non-ASCII: Converts characters like ©, é to their HTML entities
• Preserve Line Breaks: Maintains original line endings in the output

Common HTML Encodings:

• < = &lt; (less than)
• > = &gt; (greater than)
• & = &amp; (ampersand)
• " = &quot; (double quote)
• ' = &apos; (apostrophe)
• © = &copy; (copyright symbol)