HTML Entity Decoder
Decode HTML entities like &, <, >, " back to plain characters.
Decode HTML Entities to Plain Text
Decode HTML entities online. Convert &amp;, &lt;, &gt;, &quot;, apostrophes, and numeric entities to readable text. This is useful when copied CMS content, logs, templates, or scraped snippets contain encoded characters.
All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data is never transmitted to any server, making this tool safe to use with sensitive or confidential information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an HTML decoder do?
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It converts HTML entities such as &amp;, &lt;, &gt;, &quot;, and numeric character references back into readable plain text.
Is this tool free to use?
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Yes, completely free. No account, no signup, no limits.
Is my data private?
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All processing runs in your browser. No data is sent to any server.