Developer tools
HTML Entity Decoder
Decode HTML entities into readable characters. No signup required.
- Free to use · no account required
- Processes input in your browser
- Review and copy your results
Enter your details
Step by step
How to use HTML Entity Decoder
Prepare your input
Paste text containing HTML entities such as < or &.
Run the tool
Select Calculate / Convert to turn the entities into their corresponding characters.
Check and use the result
Copy the plain-text output and avoid executing it as trusted HTML.
How this tool works
Enter your input above, select Calculate / Convert, and copy the result if needed. This tool runs in your browser. No input is intentionally uploaded to ToolTama by the tool.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Will the decoded text execute as HTML here?
The displayed result is text. Decoded markup should still be treated as untrusted if you paste it into another application or webpage.
Is HTML Entity Decoder free?
Yes. This public tool does not require an account, payment or subscription.
Where is my input processed?
The tool-specific processing runs in your browser. Website delivery still involves hosting requests; see the privacy policy for details. Read the privacy policy.
Does it decode numeric entities?
Yes. Named entities such as © and numeric ones such as © or © are decoded to the character they represent.
Why use this tool
Turn HTML entities back into readable text
Exported feeds, CMS fields and scraped content often arrive full of & and ". Decode them to get clean copy you can edit or paste elsewhere.
Your privacy: Your text is decoded in your browser and never sent to ToolTama.
Related: HTML entity encoder, URL decode, remove extra spaces.