XML Encoder & Decoder | Entity Converter
Escape special characters in XML or decode XML entities back to text. Ensures your XML data is valid and safe for parsing.
How to Use This Tool
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Choose Encode (text → entities) or Decode (entities → text).
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Paste or type your text or XML.
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Live mode updates instantly; Manual mode requires clicking the button.
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Copy the result or download as a .txt file.
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Use Swap to send output back to input and switch modes.
Use Cases & Examples
XML Documents
Safely embed text content in XML documents without breaking syntax.
SOAP APIs
Encode data for SOAP web service requests and responses.
Configuration Files
Handle special characters in XML config files (Maven, Spring, etc.).
Data Processing
Process and transform XML data while preserving special characters.
XML Entity Encoding
XML reserves 5 characters that must be encoded: & < > " '
Encoding: & → &, < → <, > → >, " → ", ' → '
Decoding reverses the process, converting entities back to characters.
Proper encoding prevents XML parsing errors and injection attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What characters does XML encoding convert?
A. XML encoding converts 5 special characters: & → &, < → <, > → >, " → ", ' → '. These are reserved in XML syntax.
Q.Is XML encoding the same as HTML encoding?
A. Similar but not identical. XML uses 5 entities (&, <, >, ", ') while HTML supports many more named entities like , ©, etc.
Q.Do I need to encode quotes in XML?
A. Quotes must be encoded in attribute values but are optional in text content. This tool encodes them by default for safety.
Q.Can I encode Unicode characters?
A. Yes. This tool works with all Unicode characters. Only the 5 XML special characters are converted to entities.
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