HTML Escape / Unescape
Escape unsafe HTML characters into entities, or unescape HTML entities back into readable markup instantly.
Common escaped characters
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<becomes< - •
>becomes> - •
&becomes& - • Quotes become safe HTML entities
When this helps
- • Showing code snippets safely on web pages
- • Working with CMS or Markdown systems
- • Debugging escaped HTML from APIs
- • Preventing broken markup in content fields
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HTML escaping?
HTML escaping converts reserved characters like <, >, and & into safe entities so they display as text instead of being interpreted as markup.
When should I unescape HTML?
Use unescape when you receive encoded entities from APIs, CMS exports, or copied content and want to turn them back into readable HTML or plain text.
Does this tool store my input?
No. Everything runs in your browser and your text stays on your device.