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XML Escape / Unescape

XML Escape / Unescape

Escape/Unescape instantly any XML String

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What is an XML Escape/Unescape Tool?

An XML Escape/Unescape tool is a digital tool that allows you to encode and decode special characters in XML documents.


How Does an XML Escape/Unescape Tool Work?

XML Escaping:

  1. Special Character Identification: The tool identifies special characters in the XML text that need to be escaped, such as `<`, `>`, `&`, `"`, and `'`.
  2. Character Escaping: The tool replaces these special characters with their corresponding XML entities:
    • < becomes &lt;
    • > becomes &gt;
    • & becomes &amp;
    • " becomes &quot;
    • ' becomes &apos;
  3. Escaped XML Output: The tool outputs the escaped XML text.

XML Unescaping:

  1. Escaped XML Input: You input the escaped XML text into the tool.
  2. Escape Sequence Recognition: The tool identifies escape sequences in the XML text.
  3. Character Decoding: The tool replaces the escape sequences with their original characters.
  4. Decoded XML Output: The tool outputs the decoded XML text.

Why Should You Use an XML Escape/Unescape Tool?

  • Data Integrity: Escaping special characters ensures that XML data is transmitted and stored correctly.
  • Security: Escaping can help prevent security vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS).
  • XML Validation: Properly escaped XML documents are more likely to be validated by XML parsers.
  • Data Exchange: Escaping and unescaping XML data is essential for data exchange between different systems.