What this tool does
HTML Entity Decoder converts named and numeric entities back to text. The result is displayed as text, without running any HTML tags or scripts it contains.
- Supports common named entities and decimal and hexadecimal numeric entities.
- Unrecognized entities are retained or prompted with explicit rules rather than guesswork modifications.
- The page does not execute, preview, or request anything in the decoded results.
How to use it
- Paste the text containing HTML Entities.
- Click "Decode Entity".
- Check the recovered plain Unicode text.
- The results are copied for safe subsequent processing.
Common uses
- Read entity-encoded text in a log or interface.
- Restore angle brackets and quotation marks as they appear in documents.
- Verify the results of the Entity Encoder round trip.
Privacy and security
Your input is processed as text; HTML and scripts are not executed.
HTML Entity Decoder Features
Decode named and numeric HTML entities and display the result as plain text. Review the result, then copy it for use.
FAQ
Are numeric character references supported?
Supports decimal and hexadecimal numeric entities, as well as named entities recognized by browsers.
Will the decoded tag be executed?
No. Your input is used only to produce text output; its code is not executed and no network request is sent.
What happens to unknown entities?
The tool will not guess unrecognized names into other characters and will retain or give understandable hints.
Will the content be uploaded?
No, entity resolution and security display are all completed on the current page.