Convert Characters to Hex HTML Entities
Convert characters to hexadecimal #&x HTML entities. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
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How to use Convert Characters to Hex HTML Entities
- 1. Paste the characters. Enter the text you want encoded into the input pane. Every character, including plain letters, is turned into a numeric character reference.
- 2. How each entity is built. The tool writes each code point in hexadecimal wrapped in the &#x...; entity syntax, so AB becomes AB. Nothing is configurable; the mapping is one entity per character.
- 3. Copy the entity string. Copy the encoded run from the output pane and paste it into your HTML source, CMS field or email template where literal characters would cause trouble.
When to use Convert Characters to Hex HTML Entities
Convert Characters to Hex HTML Entities rewrites text as &#x...; numeric references, the most robust way to put awkward characters into HTML. Encoded characters survive charset mishaps, template escaping and copy-paste through systems that mangle raw Unicode.
- Obfuscating an email address. Publishing contact@example.com as hex entities keeps it readable in browsers while defeating the simplest scrapers that grep page source for plain-text addresses.
- Embedding symbols in ASCII-only files. A legacy build pipeline or mail template must stay pure ASCII, but the copy needs a euro sign and curly quotes. Encode those characters so the file remains 7-bit safe.
- Showing markup examples literally. Documentation that displays raw angle brackets and ampersands needs them escaped. Convert the sample snippet so the browser renders the characters instead of interpreting them as tags.
- Working around a CMS that mangles Unicode. Some older content systems corrupt emoji and accented letters on save. Entering them as hex entities sidesteps the broken charset handling while rendering identically for visitors.
Examples
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Input
AB
Output
AB
About the Convert Characters to Hex HTML Entities tool
Convert Characters to Hex HTML Entities runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Convert characters to hexadecimal #&x HTML entities. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's Hex Tools section, 108 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is Convert Characters to Hex HTML Entities free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.