What is HTML escaping?

HTML escaping is the process of converting special characters like ` `, and `&` into HTML entities so they are displayed as text instead of being interpreted as HTML. Learn more: - [MDN – HTML entities](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Glossary/Entity) - [OWASP – Cross Site Scripting (XSS)](https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/xss/)

Why is HTML escaping important?

HTML escaping helps prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by ensuring user-generated content is displayed safely without executing scripts.

What is the difference between escape and unescape?

Escaping converts special characters into HTML entities, while unescaping converts HTML entities back into readable characters.

Does HTML escaping fully prevent XSS?

No. HTML escaping helps reduce XSS risks when displaying text, but it should be combined with proper input validation and security practices.

Who should use an HTML escape tool?

This tool is useful for developers, QA engineers, and anyone who needs to safely display HTML or debug encoded content.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All escaping and unescaping is performed locally in your browser. No data is uploaded or stored.

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