Example
Input:
<div style="color:#000000;"></div>
Click the encode button to output:
<div style="color:#000000;"></div>
About the Online HTML Encode/Decode Converter
The HTML Encode/Decode Converter is a tool that converts characters into corresponding HTML entities or references. This is necessary because some characters are reserved in HTML documents, such as less than (<) and greater than (>) signs, which are used to define HTML tags. If you want to display these special characters on a webpage without them being interpreted as HTML code by the browser, you need to use HTML encoding.
HTML decoding is the reverse process of HTML encoding, which converts HTML entities or references back to the original characters. This is very useful when handling data obtained from databases or user inputs to be displayed on web pages, especially when the data contains HTML codes.
• Features
Prevents XSS Attacks: By encoding user input into HTML, it helps prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks as it causes the browser to treat the input as text content rather than executable HTML or JavaScript code.
Compatibility: HTML encoding ensures that special characters are displayed correctly across all browsers and devices, preventing parsing errors that could disrupt the layout or functionality of the page.
Reversibility: The process of HTML encoding and decoding is reversible, allowing encoded strings to be completely restored to their original state.
• Use Cases
Displaying HTML Code: When showing HTML code examples in tutorials or blogs, it is necessary to encode the code to prevent the browser from executing it.
Securing User Input: Encoding user input before displaying it on a webpage can help mitigate potential security risks, such as XSS attacks.
Database Storage: Encoding user input data before storing it in a database enhances data security. However, it is important to decode this data before displaying it.
Emails and RSS Feeds: Using HTML encoding in emails and RSS feed content ensures that special characters display correctly across different mail clients and readers.