HTML Entity Decoder

Decode HTML entities back into readable characters. Free, instant.

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How to use this tool

Enter html-encoded text in the fields above.
Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
Read your decoded text and the full breakdown beneath it.

HTML entity decoding converts HTML entities like &, <, and > back into their original characters.

Frequently asked questions

What are HTML entities?: HTML entities are text representations of reserved characters. For example & represents & and < represents <.

References & sources

MDN: Character references (HTML entities)