HTML Decoder
Decode HTML entities back to readable text. Handles named entities (< &), numeric entities (&) and renders a safe preview of the decoded content.
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HTML Decoder ⚡ Live⚡
Live Decoding
Paste HTML-encoded text and the decoded output appears instantly.
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Safe Preview
See the decoded text rendered as plain text (not as HTML) for safe inspection.
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Entity Counter
Shows exactly how many HTML entities were decoded in the output.
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100% Private
Decoding uses the browser's built-in textarea parsing. Nothing is sent anywhere.
⭐ User Reviews
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Ryan T.
1 week ago
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The live mode is a game changer. See the encoded output update in real time as you type — no button needed.
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Kira M.
2 weeks ago
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More reliable than similar tools. Works entirely in the browser so I can use it offline and trust my data stays private.
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Felix K.
2 weeks ago
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The character breakdown table is fantastic for understanding what changed. I use this to teach encoding concepts to my team.
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Nadia R.
3 weeks ago
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Clean, fast, no registration required. The copy button works every time and the stats row gives a great summary.
Encoder Tools📖 How to Use
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Paste HTML-encoded text
Enter text containing HTML entities like < & " &.
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Check the output
The decoded plain text appears instantly in the output field.
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View the preview
The preview panel shows the decoded text as rendered text.
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Copy the result
Click Copy Decoded to get the clean, unencoded text.
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❓ FAQ
How does HTML decoding work?+
HTML decoding replaces HTML entity codes with their actual characters. Named entities like < become <, & becomes &, and numeric entities like < become their corresponding Unicode character.
What is the safest way to decode HTML entities?+
This tool uses the browser's native innerHTML parsing via a hidden textarea — the same method used internally by browsers. It safely converts entities without executing any JavaScript.
Can I decode doubly-encoded HTML?+
If content has been encoded twice (e.g. < instead of <), run the decoder twice. First decode converts < to <, second decode converts < to <.
What are numeric HTML entities?+
Numeric entities reference a character by its Unicode code point: decimal (& = &) or hexadecimal (& = &). They can represent any Unicode character, unlike named entities which only cover a subset.
Why does my decoded HTML show [object Object] or similar?+
This typically means the input wasn't HTML-encoded text but rather a serialised JavaScript object. Make sure you're pasting HTML-encoded text, not raw JavaScript object strings.