HTML Decoder
Decode HTML entities instantly by converting named, decimal and hexadecimal character references into readable text. Copy output and download results directly from your browser.
Decode HTML Entities
Convert HTML entities into readable text
HTML Entity Input
Paste, type, upload or drop encoded HTML/text
Decoded Output
Readable decoded text
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Ready to Decode
Enter HTML entities and click Decode HTML.
Input Size
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Output Size
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Characters
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Size Change
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Browser-Based HTML Decoding
This implementation decodes HTML entities directly in your browser with JavaScript. Decoding, copying and size calculations do not require your input to be sent to a server.
Decoder Features
Decode HTML in Seconds
Convert named and numeric HTML character references into readable text with browser-based processing.
Instant Decoding
Decode HTML entities into readable characters with one click.
Entity Support
Decode named, decimal numeric and hexadecimal numeric references.
Unicode Support
Restore Unicode characters represented by numeric HTML references.
Copy & Download
Copy decoded output or save it as a text file.
Three Simple Steps
How to Decode HTML Online
Enter Encoded HTML
Paste encoded HTML or entity text into the editor, upload a file or drag and drop content.
Decode HTML
Click Decode HTML to validate the input and remove unnecessary formatting.
Copy or Download
Review the decoded output, copy it to the clipboard or download a text file.
HTML Decoding Guide
What Is an HTML Decoder?
An HTML Decoder converts HTML character references back into readable characters. It can restore common named entities such as & and <, as well as decimal and hexadecimal numeric references.
HTML decoding is useful when inspecting encoded content, restoring readable text, reviewing CMS exports or working with markup examples and developer data.
HTML Decoding Example
Encoded input:
<strong>Hello & welcome</strong>Decoded output:
<strong>Hello & welcome</strong>Why Decode HTML Entities?
Encoded text can be difficult to read when symbols and Unicode characters appear as entity references. Decoding restores those references to characters for inspection, editing and debugging.
Decoded output may contain real HTML markup. If you insert untrusted decoded content into a webpage, use appropriate sanitization and context-aware security controls.
How Does HTML Entity Decoding Work?
Browsers recognize named character references and numeric references. Decimal references use forms such as &, while hexadecimal references use forms such as &.
This tool uses the browser's HTML parser to resolve valid character references and return text content without rendering the decoded markup inside the tool.
Named vs Numeric HTML Entities
Named entities use recognizable names such as &, < and ". Numeric entities represent Unicode code points with decimal or hexadecimal numbers.
A decoder can restore both forms when the references are valid and supported by the browser's HTML parsing rules.
Common Uses for HTML Decoding
Developer Debugging
Inspect entity-encoded strings from applications and APIs.
CMS Exports
Restore readable characters in encoded content and text fields.
Documentation
Convert encoded markup examples back into readable source text.
Unicode Content
Restore characters represented by decimal or hexadecimal references.
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