Text to HTML

Convert plain text to HTML entities and vice versa. Free online text to HTML converter for web development and encoding special characters.

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Plain Text Input

HTML Output

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Guide

How to use Text to HTML

The Text to HTML tool converts plain text into HTML entities and turns HTML entities back into readable text. Enter your content, pick the direction, and copy the result. It is perfect for web development and escaping special characters.

How to use this tool

Enter your plain text or HTML.
Select the conversion direction.
Click convert to get the result.
Copy the output.

When to use this tool

Escaping special characters for safe web display.
Preparing content for HTML email or web pages.
Decoding HTML entities from copied code.
Sanitizing user input for display.

Practical examples

Converting text with< and > signs into HTML entities turns them into < and > so they display as text on a web page instead of being read as tags. This prevents layout breaks when showing code snippets.

Tips for accurate results

Encode text before displaying code samples on a page.
Decode entities when importing HTML into plain text tools.
Review the output before publishing to catch stray entities.

Frequently asked questions

What does Text to HTML do?

It converts plain text to HTML entities and converts HTML entities back to readable text.

Why escape special characters?

Escaping ensures characters like < and > display as text rather than being treated as HTML tags.

Is the tool free?

Yes, it is free and runs entirely in your browser.