HTML Decoder

HTML Decoder

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What is HTML Decoder

HTML Decoder is a free online tool that turns HTML entities such as & and < back into readable characters for editing and cleanup.

Paste encoded text, run Decode, and copy the restored string. Useful when CMS or email systems store titles with entities.

How to use HTML Decoder

  1. Step 1: Paste encoded text. Or Import / Sample / Fetch URL.
  2. Step 2: Decode. Run Decode to restore readable characters.
  3. Step 3: Copy or download. Continue editing in your source tool.

HTML Decoder Features

  • HTML entity decode
  • Sample, Import, Fetch URL, Copy, Download

Common use cases

  • Clean CMS or email snippets: Restore readable titles and body text stored with entities.
  • Round-trip with encoding: Decode, edit, then re-encode when testing escapes.

Examples / supported formats

Decodes HTML entity text:

  • Entity-encoded text input
  • Decoded text output

Escape text again with HTML Encoder.

FAQ

Is HTML Decoder free?
Yes. Tools Viewer tools are free to use in the browser with no account required.
Do I need to create an account to use HTML Decoder?
No. Open the tool and start working — signup is not required.
Is my content uploaded to your servers?
Pasted or imported content for HTML Decoder is processed in your browser. Tools Viewer does not store it. Optional Fetch URL (when available) retrieves a public page through a short-lived request so you can edit the result locally.
Are numeric entities supported?
Decoding follows the library used in the tool for common named and numeric entities. Spot-check unusual entity sets after decoding. To escape text again, use HTML Encoder.
How do I decode HTML entities online?
Paste encoded text into HTML Decoder, click Decode, then Copy the readable result.