HTML Entity Decoder | A free, easy online tool

HTML entities to decode

Decoded Text

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How it Works

HTML entity decoding converts HTML entities back into their original characters. This tool instantly decodes HTML entities as you type.

Features

Instant decoding: Results update as you type
Comprehensive support: Handles all standard HTML entities
Switch to encoder: Easily switch to encoding mode
Copy functionality: One-click copy of decoded text

Common Use Cases

Reading HTML source code with encoded entities
Converting scraped web content back to readable text
Debugging HTML display issues
Processing XML or RSS feeds with entities
Converting database content with HTML entities

Examples

& → &
<div> → <div>
© 2024 → © 2024
"Hello" → 'Hello'

Tips

This tool handles both named entities (&) and numeric entities (A)
Use the switch button to encode the decoded result
Works with international characters and symbols
Perfect for cleaning up scraped web content

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