HTML Escape and Unescape input is rejected
The source data may be incomplete, malformed, or different from the format this tool expects.
Check the input hint, try a small sample first, and correct the source file before running the full job.
Use this tool
Prepare the input and run the tool
Paste HTML, code snippets, CMS text, or escaped entities. Result: Copy safe escaped text or readable unescaped text for your next editor or template.
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Escaped or unescaped output appears here.
Data handling: Files and pasted data are processed in this browser session.
Tool guide
How to use HTML Escape and Unescape
Use HTML Escape and Unescape when you need to check, convert, or prepare a file before using it in another app. Review the result before downloading or copying it.
What this tool does
Convert HTML-sensitive characters to entities or turn entities back into readable text.
- Input
- Paste HTML, code snippets, CMS text, or escaped entities
- Output
- Copy safe escaped text or readable unescaped text for your next editor or template
Tool advantages
- Runs in this page; the file or pasted data is not sent to a new app.
- Keeps the preview, report, and download in the same screen.
- Gives you a report you can use as a cleanup list.
Step-by-step usage guide
- 1Paste text that contains HTML tags, quotes, ampersands, or entities.
- 2Choose escape or unescape.
- 3Copy the result and use it in your CMS, template, documentation, or support reply.
Common errors and fixes
HTML Escape and Unescape result looks incomplete
The preview can only use the rows, files, or fields provided in the current browser session.
Confirm that the full source was pasted or selected, then rerun the tool and review the output before downloading.
HTML Escape and Unescape output needs extra cleanup
Some destination systems have rules that are stricter than a browser-local utility can infer.
Use the report as a cleanup checklist and verify the final file in the app where it will be imported or shared.
When to use HTML Escape and Unescape
- You are checking files before an upload, import, share, or delivery.
- You want to confirm the result before sending it to another system.
- You need a copied result, downloaded file, or report that can be reviewed outside the page.
FAQ
Does this sanitize unsafe HTML?
No. It converts characters and entities for copy-paste workflows. It is not a security sanitizer.
Does my text leave the browser?
No. Escape and unescape operations run locally in this page.