HTML Entity Decoder

Convert HTML entities back to their original characters for easy reading

About HTML Entity Decoder

Overview

The HTML Entity Decoder changes HTML entities back into regular characters, making encoded text easy to read. It automatically finds and decodes all kinds of HTML entities, like named ones (<), decimal ones (<), and hexadecimal ones (<). This tool is very helpful for web developers and content editors.

Features

  • Finds and decodes all HTML entity types.
  • Works with named entities like < and >.
  • Works with decimal entities like <.
  • Works with hexadecimal entities like <.
  • Supports over 40 character encodings.
  • Lets you upload files up to 100MB.
  • Decodes in real time as you type.
  • Keeps the structure of your text.
  • One-click copy to clipboard.
  • Lets you download the result as a text file.
  • Swap input and output easily.
  • All work is done in your browser to keep your data private.
  • Has a dark mode for easier viewing.

How to Use

  1. Paste your HTML-encoded text in the input box, or upload a file.
  2. If your text has a special character encoding, choose it from the list. UTF-8 is usually the best option.
  3. The tool decodes your text in real time as you type.
  4. It automatically handles all entity types.
  5. Use the "Copy" button to save the result, or "Download" to get it as a file.
  6. The "Swap" button lets you switch the input and output.

FAQ

What are HTML entities?

HTML entities are special codes for characters that have a meaning in HTML, like `<` and `>`, or for characters not on a standard keyboard. They make sure these characters show up correctly in a web browser.

What is the difference between named and numeric entities?

Named entities are codes that are easy to read, like `&amp;`. Numeric entities use a number to represent the character, either in decimal (`&#38;`) or hexadecimal (`&#x26;`) form. Both types are decoded to the same character.

Why would I need to decode HTML entities?

You might need to decode HTML entities if you have text from an HTML source and want to show it as plain text. Decoding makes the text readable by removing the HTML codes, which is useful for managing content or just reading the text.