What is HTML Escaper?
HTML Escaper converts HTML characters (<, >, &, ", ') into corresponding HTML entities (<, >, &, ", ') to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) injection vulnerabilities.
How to use HTML Escaper
Paste your code string and click 'Escape HTML' or 'Unescape HTML' to convert entities instantly.
Key features
- Escapes <, >, &, ", ' to HTML entities
- Unescapes HTML entities back to raw text
- 100% client-side operation
Common use cases
- Sanitizing user input text before displaying it inside HTML pages
Technical details & standards
Replaces reserved HTML characters with standard W3C entity equivalents client-side.
Frequently asked questions
Why is HTML escaping important?
Escaping HTML prevents browsers from executing untrusted text as malicious JavaScript code (XSS).
Is my data safe?
All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is never sent to or stored on a server.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, most tools keep working without an internet connection.