HTML escape replaces special characters with HTML entities. For example, becomes >. This helps prevent the browser from treating the text as HTML markup.

HTML Escape

Online tool for escaping HTML characters in text: <, >, &, quotes, and apostrophes.

Обработка выполняется локально в браузере. Данные не отправляются на сервер.

For this tool, processing runs locally in your browser and data is not sent to the server.

HTML Escape is a free online tool for converting special characters into HTML entities so text can be displayed more safely inside HTML markup. It is useful for user-generated text, comments, tooltips, code examples, templates, CMS content, and documentation. Processing runs locally in your browser and data is not sent to the server.

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How to use

Paste text or an HTML fragment into the input field.
Choose an escaping preset: for HTML text content, an HTML attribute, or a minimal mode.
If needed, configure individual characters to replace: &, <, >, quotes, apostrophe, or slash.
Copy the result and use it in a template, CMS, code, documentation, or when rendering user text.

More about this tool

HTML Escape converts special characters into HTML entities so text can be displayed more safely inside HTML markup. The tool replaces characters such as <, >, &, quotes, and apostrophes with the corresponding HTML entities. This is useful when preparing user-generated text, comments, tooltips, code examples, templates, CMS content, and documentation. Escaping helps prevent text from being interpreted as HTML markup, but it does not replace full sanitization for unsafe HTML.

Runs in the browser
Data is not sent to the server
Escapes core HTML characters
Includes presets for text and attributes
Useful for templates, CMS, and documentation
Helps display user text more safely
No registration required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HTML escape?

HTML escape replaces special characters with HTML entities. For example, < becomes < and > becomes >. This helps prevent the browser from treating the text as HTML markup.

Which characters should be escaped in HTML?

The most common ones are &, <, and >. For values inside HTML attributes, it is also important to escape double and single quotes.

What is the difference between HTML text content and HTML attribute mode?

HTML text content is suitable for text inside a tag, such as inside a <div>. HTML attribute mode also escapes quotes and apostrophes because they can close an attribute value.

Does HTML escape protect against XSS?

HTML escape helps display user text more safely and reduces the risk of text being interpreted as HTML. However, it is not universal XSS protection in every context and is not a substitute for full HTML sanitization.

What if I need to convert HTML entities back to text?

Use the separate HTML Unescape tool for the reverse operation. This service performs escaping only.

Can I use the tool for code and documentation?

Yes. HTML escape is convenient for code examples, documentation, tooltips, templates, and CMS content when you need to show HTML as plain text.

Is my data sent to the server?

No. Text is processed locally in your browser and is not sent to the server.

Do I need to register?

No. The tool works immediately and does not require registration.

How to use

Paste text or an HTML fragment into the input field.

Choose an escaping preset: for HTML text content, an HTML attribute, or a minimal mode.

If needed, configure individual characters to replace: &, <, >, quotes, apostrophe, or slash.

Copy the result and use it in a template, CMS, code, documentation, or when rendering user text.

More about this tool

Runs in the browser
Data is not sent to the server
Escapes core HTML characters
Includes presets for text and attributes
Useful for templates, CMS, and documentation
Helps display user text more safely
No registration required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HTML escape?

HTML escape replaces special characters with HTML entities. For example, < becomes < and > becomes >. This helps prevent the browser from treating the text as HTML markup.

Which characters should be escaped in HTML?

The most common ones are &, <, and >. For values inside HTML attributes, it is also important to escape double and single quotes.

What is the difference between HTML text content and HTML attribute mode?

HTML text content is suitable for text inside a tag, such as inside a <div>. HTML attribute mode also escapes quotes and apostrophes because they can close an attribute value.

Does HTML escape protect against XSS?

What if I need to convert HTML entities back to text?

Use the separate HTML Unescape tool for the reverse operation. This service performs escaping only.

Can I use the tool for code and documentation?

Yes. HTML escape is convenient for code examples, documentation, tooltips, templates, and CMS content when you need to show HTML as plain text.

Is my data sent to the server?

No. Text is processed locally in your browser and is not sent to the server.

Do I need to register?

No. The tool works immediately and does not require registration.