XML Encoder

Encode special characters for safe use in XML documents

About XML Encoder

Overview

The XML Encoder changes special characters in your text into XML-safe entities, making sure your data can be put in XML documents safely. XML has five special entities that must be changed: ampersand (&), less-than (<), greater-than (>), quotation mark ("), and apostrophe ('). This tool automatically changes these characters to their XML entity versions, which stops errors and makes sure the XML is valid.

Features

  • Encodes all five XML entities: &, <, >, ", '.
  • Supports over 40 character encodings.
  • Lets you upload files up to 100MB.
  • Encodes in real time as you type.
  • Keeps the structure of your text.
  • One-click copy to clipboard.
  • Lets you download the result as a text file.
  • Swap input and output easily.
  • All work is done in your browser to keep your data private.
  • Has a dark mode for easier viewing.
  • Good for getting text ready for XML documents and SOAP messages.

How to Use

  1. Put your text in the input box, or upload a file.
  2. If your text has a special character encoding, choose it from the list. UTF-8 is a good choice for most XML.
  3. The tool encodes your text in real time as you type.
  4. All five XML entities are encoded: & becomes &amp;, < becomes &lt;, > becomes &gt;, " becomes &quot;, and ' becomes &apos;.
  5. Use the "Copy" button to save the result, or "Download" to get it as a file.
  6. The "Swap" button lets you switch the input and output.

FAQ

Why do I need to encode text for XML?

You need to encode text for XML to make sure the document can be read correctly. Some characters, like the less-than sign (`<`), have a special meaning in XML and will cause an error if they are not encoded. Encoding them lets you put them in your text without breaking the XML.

Which characters need to be encoded in XML?

XML has five special entities: `&` (ampersand), `<` (less-than), `>` (greater-than), `"` (quotation mark), and `'` (apostrophe). This tool will automatically encode these five characters for you.

Can I use this tool to encode other characters?

This tool is made to handle the five main XML entities. While XML can use numeric entities for other special characters, this tool only does the essential encoding for well-formed XML.