HTML Entity Decoder — Decode HTML Entities Online

Convert HTML entities (&, <,  , numeric references, etc.) back to their original characters. Handles both named and numeric (decimal and hex) HTML entities.

Key Features

Decodes standard named HTML entities (&, <, >, ", ')
Decodes extended typographic entities (—, “, ™, ©)
Resolves both decimal (A) and hexadecimal (A) numeric references
Instant decoding with full UTF-8 Unicode character support

How to Use

Paste your entity-encoded text into the input field.
Click "Decode Entities" to transform entities into real characters.
Review the unescaped plain text in the output box.
Copy the decoded text to your clipboard.

Example

Sample input

&lt;p&gt;5 &gt; 3 &amp; 3 &lt; 5&lt;/p&gt;

Sample output

<p>5 > 3 & 3 < 5</p>

Edge Cases

Malformed entities (&amp)
Hex numeric entities <
Mixed entity and raw UTF-8

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this decoder handle decimal and hexadecimal numeric entities?

Yes. Decimal entities like © and hexadecimal entities like © are both resolved into their corresponding Unicode characters.

How does the tool handle double-encoded entities like &amp;?

A single decoding pass resolves &amp; into &. Running the decode operation a second time will resolve the inner entity.

Does decoding HTML entities execute any embedded scripts?

No. The conversion is performed in isolated text memory without rendering or executing any HTML tags or script blocks.

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