HTML Escape Tool

Free online HTML escape tool: encode/decode HTML entities (<>&) to prevent XSS. Local processing for frontend dev and security.

Content:

How to use: 3 simple steps

Step 1

Paste HTML or text.

Step 2

Escape or unescape.

Step 3

Copy the result.

All processing runs locally in your browser; data is never uploaded.

Free to use, no limits.

What is HTML escaping for?

It converts < > & " ' into entities (< > &) so browsers don't parse them as tags or scripts, preventing XSS injection.

How do I prevent XSS?

Escape user input before outputting to the page; this tool provides standard rules, and escaping dynamic content is the baseline defense.

Does it support unescaping?

Yes — paste <div> and click Unescape to restore

Is online escaping safe?

Safe — runs locally, zero upload.

What is it best for?

Frontend development, rich text, security testing, email templates, log escaping and mixed Markdown output.

Are there limits on free use?

No. Free, no registration, unlimited, large text supported.

Which characters are escaped?

&, <, >, double quote and single quote — the five core HTML parsing risks.

Can results be copied?

Yes — one-click copy for both directions.