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XML Escape

Escape the five XML special characters (& < > " ') so text is safe in XML element content and attributes.

Runs in your browserText → XML
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Example

Input
<note to="Ann">Fish & Chips</note>
Output
&lt;note to=&quot;Ann&quot;&gt;Fish &amp; Chips&lt;/note&gt;

How to use the XML Escape

  1. Paste or type your Text into the input area, or open a file from your device.
  2. Adjust the options above the editor if the tool offers any.
  3. Review the XML result, then copy it or download it as a file.

Privacy and limitations

  • Your data is processed on your device and is not uploaded to any server.

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