HTML Escape / Unescape
Escape special HTML characters to prevent XSS attacks, or unescape HTML entities back to their original characters.
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About this html escape / unescape
The HTML escape tool converts special characters into HTML entities and can reverse those entities back to readable text. It is useful when showing code samples, debugging escaped API output, or preventing markup from being interpreted as HTML.
Common uses
- Escape snippets before displaying them in documentation.
- Decode HTML entities from copied CMS or API content.
- Prepare safe examples containing angle brackets, quotes, and ampersands.
Practical notes
Escaping helps display text safely, but it is only one part of a complete XSS prevention strategy.
Use framework-native escaping for production UI rendering whenever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why escape HTML characters?
Escaping HTML converts characters like <, >, &, and " into their HTML entity equivalents, preventing them from being interpreted as HTML markup. This is essential for preventing XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks.
What characters are escaped?
The following characters are escaped: &, <, >, ", ', /, `, and =. These are the characters most commonly exploited in XSS attacks.