Markdown preview
Write Markdown, see a safe rendered preview and copy the generated HTML.
Developer toolsHTML entity encoder
Escape text for HTML or decode HTML entities into their original characters.
Ready when you are.
◎ No uploads. Your input stays here.↗ Free to use. No account needed.⌘ / Ctrl + Enter to run
A worked example
Using the default settings. You can try the same input in the workspace.
Input / settings
<h1>Hello & welcome</h1>
Expected result
<h1>Hello & welcome</h1>
A LITTLE GUIDANCE
How to use HTML entity encoder
Encode text to safely display markup characters, or decode named and numeric HTML entities.
Good to know
Escaping text is not a complete HTML sanitizer. Contexts such as CSS, JavaScript and URLs need their own validation.
A few quick answers.
Is escaping the same as sanitizing HTML?
No. Escaping converts special characters to text entities. It does not validate an HTML document or implement an application security policy.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. This tool processes your input in your browser. We don't store your text, files or results. Standard website access logs are separate; read our privacy notes.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. No account, subscription or usage credits are required.
How do I keep my result?
Use Copy or Download after running the tool. Inputs are not saved automatically and disappear when you leave or refresh the page.
Something not right? Report a problem with this tool. Include the steps, but never passwords or private input.