HTML Entity Decoder
Decode HTML entities and numeric character references into regular text.
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This online HTML entity decoder converts named, decimal, and hexadecimal character entities in your text back to their plain readable characters. Web content, API payloads, database dumps, and scrape outputs frequently contain encoded sequences such as &, <, >, ", and '. When working with data processing scripts, editorial copy, or software configurations, these escape codes can make reading and troubleshooting difficult. Paste any text snippet containing character references into the input field and run the tool. The decoder parses the entities and outputs clean text with standard characters restored. It processes standard named entities like © alongside numeric references such as © or ©. If the input is empty or contains malformed sequences, the output panel shows a message asking you to provide valid text. Use this utility to prepare cleaner text strings for documentation, data pipelines, or code review.
Instructions
- Enter or paste the HTML-encoded text into the input field.
- Click the run button to decode all character entities.
- Copy the decoded plain text directly from the output panel.
Examples
- Input text: "Rock & Roll" © 2024 produces decoded output: "Rock & Roll" © 2024
- Input text: Price: $100 & Tax: $10 produces decoded output: Price: $100 & Tax: $10
FAQ
What types of HTML entities does the decoder support?
The decoder handles named entities (such as < or &), decimal character references (such as <), and hexadecimal character references (such as <).
Why does an empty input fail to produce decoded output?
If you leave the input empty, the tool shows a message asking you to enter text.
Does this tool strip HTML tags or format web pages?
No. The tool decodes character entity references into standard text characters, but it does not remove HTML tags or parse full HTML document structures.