How to replace HTML special characters and get them back
Replace characters like < and > with HTML-specific symbols, or change the symbols back.
What to prepare
Open the tool using the button above and paste the text.
Procedure
Prepare your text
Insert text with <, >, &, quotation marks, or symbols like <. Decide which side needs replacement.
Select settings
Select Encode so that, for example, < becomes <. Select Decode to reverse-replace the notation familiar to the tool.
Click the button
Click "Convert HTML Entities" and wait until it's ready. If an error appears, read the message and check the file, text, or settings.
Save and check
Check the parentheses, & and quotes. Copy or download the resulting text.
Tool Options
Some fields appear after selecting a mode. The default settings are shown here; They are subject to change on the website.
- Action
Replace special characters with HTML notations, such as < with <, or change them back.
Example
Action "Encode".
Was
<текст>
It became
<текст>
Good to know
Reversing character replacement does not remove HTML commands like <p>. To remove all the decoration and get plain text, use "HTML to Plain Text".
Frequently asked questions
Where is the processing performed?
The tool runs on your device, right in your browser. Files and entered text for this operation are not sent to the server.
What to do if the result is not suitable?
Take the original file or text and try other settings in the steps above. Compare the new result with the previous one. The original files on your device remain unchanged.