How do I decode HTML entities?

Paste your HTML-encoded text in the left panel. Entities like &, <, >, ", and ' are instantly decoded back to their original characters. Click 'Copy Output' to copy the result.

What HTML entities are supported?

The decoder supports all standard HTML5 named entities (e.g. &, , ©), decimal numeric references (<), and hexadecimal numeric references (<). It uses the browser's native HTML parser for complete coverage.

Is the HTML entity decoder free?

Yes, completely free. Decoding runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server, and no signup is required.

HTML Entity Decoder

Decode HTML entities back to plain text instantly online. Supports all named entities (&, <, >), numeric (&#39;), and hex (&#x27;) references. Free — runs in your browser.

HTML Encoded Input

Decoded Text Output

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About HTML Entity Decoding

Converts named entities like &, <, >, " back to their characters
Handles numeric entities: ' and ' (decimal and hex)
Supports all standard HTML5 named character references
Uses the browser's native HTML parser — no external library needed

Common use cases

Reading HTML-escaped API responses or database values
Cleaning up copy-pasted content from HTML sources
Reverse-encoding content that was encoded for display