HTML Entity Decoder
Decode HTML entities to regular characters
About this Tool
HTML Entity Decoder is a free, privacy-first tool built for developers. Decode HTML entities to regular characters
All processing in your browser
Instant results, no delays
No signup, no limits
Upload or paste content
Saved locally for quick access
Disclaimer
This tool is provided for informational and educational purposes only. All processing happens entirely in your browser - no data is sent to our servers. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical data before use in production environments. FormatKit is not responsible for any data loss, corruption, or issues resulting from tool usage.
How to Use HTML Entity Decoder
Paste HTML entities into the input field, and they will be automatically decoded to regular characters. Entities like <, >, &, ", and ' are converted back to <, >, &, ", and '. All processing happens in your browser - no data is sent to our servers.
Features
- Instant decoding as you type
- Copy decoded text with one click
- Download as .txt or .html file
- Upload encoded files for batch decoding
- History support - reopen past conversions from IndexedDB
Common Use Cases
- Read encoded HTML: Convert HTML entities back to readable text
- Debug web pages: Understand what special characters are being displayed
- Process API responses: Decode HTML-encoded data from APIs
- Data recovery: Extract original text from accidentally encoded content
FAQ
Q: Is my data secure?
Yes! All decoding happens entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Q: What entities can be decoded?
Both named entities (<, >, etc.) and numeric entities (', <, etc.) are supported.
Q: Can I upload files?
Yes! You can upload HTML or text files up to 10MB. The entire file will be decoded automatically.