HTML Entity Decoder
Decode HTML entities back to their original characters. Supports named, numeric,...Decode HTML entities back to their original characters. Supports named, numeric, and hex entities with full Unicode support.
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| Char | Description | Named | Numeric | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| & | AmpersandBasic | |||
| < | Less thanBasic | |||
| > | Greater thanBasic | |||
| " | Double quoteBasic | |||
| ' | Single quoteBasic | |||
| ␣ | Non-breaking spaceWhitespace | |||
| © | CopyrightSymbol | |||
| ® | RegisteredSymbol | |||
| ™ | TrademarkSymbol | |||
| ° | DegreeMath | |||
| ± | Plus-minusMath | |||
| × | MultiplicationMath | |||
| ÷ | DivisionMath | |||
| € | EuroCurrency | |||
| £ | PoundCurrency | |||
| ¥ | YenCurrency | |||
| ¢ | CentCurrency | |||
| • | BulletSymbol | |||
| … | EllipsisSymbol | |||
| ← | Left arrowArrow | |||
| ↑ | Up arrowArrow | |||
| → | Right arrowArrow | |||
| ↓ | Down arrowArrow | |||
| ∞ | InfinityMath | |||
| ≠ | Not equalMath | |||
| ≤ | Less or equalMath | |||
| ≥ | Greater or equalMath | |||
| ♠ | SpadesCard | |||
| ♣ | ClubsCard | |||
| ♥ | HeartsCard | |||
| ♦ | DiamondsCard |
3 Encoding Modes
Named, Numeric, and Hex entity formats
Real-time Encode
Auto-encodes as you type with live preview
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+Enter to encode or decode instantly
100% Client-side
All processing happens in your browser
Decoder Features
Why Use HTML Entity Decoder?
All Entity Types
Supports named entities (©), decimal (©), and hexadecimal (©) formats.
Unicode Support
Properly handles Unicode characters, emojis, and special symbols from any language.
100% Client-Side
Your data never leaves your browser. No uploads, completely private and secure.
Lightning Fast
Instant decoding with no server delays. Process large texts quickly and efficiently.
No Limits
Decode text of any size. No file size limits since everything runs in your browser.
Completely Free
No hidden charges, no signup required, and no usage limits. All features available.
Common Uses for HTML Entity Decoder
Web Scraping
Decode entities from scraped HTML content to get clean, readable text.
Database Cleanup
Convert encoded HTML content stored in databases back to readable text.
Content Migration
Clean up encoded text when migrating content between CMS platforms.
Debugging
Decode entities to inspect and debug HTML content during development.
How It Works
Paste Encoded Text
Copy text containing HTML entities like &, <, >, or © and paste it into the input box.
Click Decode
Click the Decode button to convert all HTML entities back to their original characters instantly.
Copy the Result
One-click copy to clipboard. The decoded text is ready to use anywhere you need the original characters.
Tips & Information
Check Source Encoding
If decoding produces unexpected results, check whether the source text was double-encoded (entities within entities).
Use with Encoder
Pair this decoder with our HTML Entity Encoder for a complete encode/decode workflow.
Security Note
Be cautious when decoding untrusted HTML entities, as the decoded output may contain executable HTML or JavaScript.