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HTML Escape & Unescape – Free Online Tool

Quick answer: Escape special HTML characters or turn HTML entities back into text.

About this tool

Convert characters like < > & and quotes into safe HTML entities, or decode entities back into readable text.

How to use the HTML Escape & Unescape

1. Enter your text, choose your file or set the options in the tool above.
2. Click the action button for the result you want.
3. Copy or download the output. Nothing leaves your device.

Why use ToolWorlds?

• Free, with no registration
• Private: runs in your browser
• Works on phones, tablets and desktops

Frequently asked questions

Why escape HTML?

Escaping prevents code from being run as markup when you display it on a web page.

Is my data safe?

Yes. Processing happens in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to our servers.

Is it free?

Yes. It is free, with no sign-up or usage limit.

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