HTML Decode
Decode HTML entities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HTML decoding?
HTML decoding converts HTML entities back to their original characters. & becomes &, < becomes <, > becomes >, " becomes ". This reverses HTML encoding to show the actual content.
When do I need to decode HTML entities?
When scraping web content, processing API responses that contain HTML-encoded text, reading RSS feeds, or displaying user-generated content that was encoded for safe storage. The decoder handles all named and numeric entities.
What are HTML numeric entities?
Numeric entities use character codes: © = © (decimal), © = © (hexadecimal). They can represent any Unicode character, including emoji: 😀 = 😀. The decoder handles both decimal and hex formats.
Can I decode HTML entities in bulk?
Yes. Paste any amount of text containing HTML entities and the decoder converts all of them simultaneously. It preserves non-encoded text and only transforms entity sequences, leaving the rest unchanged.
Is HTML decoding the same as URL decoding?
No. HTML encoding uses entities (&) for safe display in HTML. URL encoding uses percent-encoding (%20 for space) for safe use in URLs. They serve different purposes and use different syntax. Use the URL Decoder for URL-encoded strings.