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HTML Entity Decoder Online
Convert HTML entities back into normal text.
Decode named and numeric HTML entities into readable characters. Paste the input, make the change, then read the result before you copy it elsewhere.
Decoded text may contain markup characters.
Ready — input is processed locally.
This utility runs on the current device for the supported workflow. Kaazo does not need the pasted input to calculate the result.
The useful scope of HTML Entity Decoder
Decode named and numeric HTML entities into readable characters.
Entities change representation, not what the browser means
Encoding characters such as <, > or & can make text safe to represent inside HTML text contexts. It isn’t a complete defence for every HTML, attribute, URL or script context.
Decoded text can contain markup-significant characters such as < and >, so don't inject it into a page without appropriate output handling.
Where HTML Entity Decoder fits cleanly
One straightforward use is to read copied encoded markup text. Another is to inspect CMS exports. The common thread is that the input already contains the information the tool needs.
Don’t ask HTML Entity Decoder to do a different job
Use context-aware escaping or sanitisation in application code when handling untrusted user input.
FAQ
What does HTML Entity Decoder actually do?
Decode named and numeric HTML entities into readable characters.
What is the easy mistake to make here?
Encoding characters such as <, > or & can make text safe to represent inside HTML text contexts. It isn’t a complete defence for every HTML, attribute, URL or script context. Decoded text can contain markup-significant characters such as < and >, so don't inject it into a page without appropriate output handling.
Does formatted or converted output prove the data is valid for my application?
No. HTML Entity Decoder can perform the syntax or data operation described here, but your application can still impose its own schema, business rules, encoding or security requirements.
Related tools
After HTML Entity Decoder, validate the output before feeding it into another transform. The data-format guide has broader context if you need it.