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HTML Decoder

Decode HTML entities into their text characters.

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ABOUT THIS TOOL

What HTML Decoder does

Convert named and numeric HTML entities back into their corresponding text characters. Decoded markup is shown only as text and is never inserted into the page as live HTML.

Useful for reading escaped snippets, copied content, and entity-heavy text.

How to use HTML Decoder

  1. Paste a string containing HTML entities.
  2. Select Decode to convert recognized entities.
  3. Copy or download the decoded text.

ANSWERS AND DETAILS

Frequently asked questions

What does this tool do?

Convert named and numeric HTML entities back into their corresponding text characters. Decoded markup is shown only as text and is never inserted into the page as live HTML.

When is this tool useful?

Useful for reading escaped snippets, copied content, and entity-heavy text.

Is my input uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser and does not send the value you enter to a processing server.