HTML Entity Decoder

How do I use the HTML Entity Decoder?

1. 1

   Paste HTML-encoded text.

2. 2

   See the decoded output.

3. 3

   Copy the plain text.

What is the HTML Entity Decoder?

The HTML Entity Decoder converts named and numeric HTML entities back into their original characters. Perfect for cleaning content scraped from HTML sources.

Who is the HTML Entity Decoder for?

Web scrapers, content editors cleaning imports, developers debugging HTML, and QA engineers reviewing exports.

Why use the HTML Entity Decoder?

• Named and numeric entity support.
• Never executes HTML - safe for text.
• Instant preview.
• Works on very large pastes.
• Runs offline.

When should I use the HTML Entity Decoder?

• Cleaning scraped HTML content.
• Fixing double-encoded text.
• Debugging HTML output.
• Preparing content for a CMS.
• Feeding decoded text into other tools.

Is the HTML Entity Decoder safe and private?

Yes. This tool runs entirely inside your browser - your text is never uploaded, stored on our servers or shared with third parties. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will keep working. That makes it safe for confidential notes, drafts, private messages and unpublished work.

How do I get the best results from the HTML Entity Decoder?

• Use HTML Entity Encoder to reverse.
• Combine with HTML Tag Remover for pure text.
• For URLs, use URL Decoder.
• Run twice if content was double-encoded.

Frequently asked questions

Related converters and text tools