HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder
Encode and decode HTML named, decimal and hexadecimal entities.
Developer Tools
Escape strings for JSON, JavaScript, Python, PHP, XML, and HTML.
Featured tools
JSON Escape and Unescape
Escape and unescape JSON string content safely.
JavaScript Escape and Unescape
Escape JavaScript string literals and decode JS escape notation without eval.
PHP Escape and Unescape
Escape and unescape PHP-style single and double quoted strings.
Python Escape and Unescape
Convert Python string escapes without executing Python code.
Unicode Escape Converter
Convert text to and from Unicode escape sequences and numeric entities.
All tools in this category
HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder
Encode and decode HTML named, decimal and hexadecimal entities.
JSON Escape and Unescape
Escape and unescape JSON string content safely.
JavaScript Escape and Unescape
Escape JavaScript string literals and decode JS escape notation without eval.
PHP Escape and Unescape
Escape and unescape PHP-style single and double quoted strings.
Python Escape and Unescape
Convert Python string escapes without executing Python code.
Unicode Escape Converter
Convert text to and from Unicode escape sequences and numeric entities.
XML Escape and Unescape
Escape and decode XML entities and numeric character references.
Common tasks
- Convert pasted text into a safer representation.
- Inspect bytes, code points, and hidden characters.
- Normalize output for search, source code, or publishing.
FAQ
Do these tools send my text to the server?
Local tools process input in the browser. API calls are optional for automation.
Which tool should I start with?
Use the inspector when you are unsure what changed in a string.