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HTML Decode

Decode HTML entities back into normal characters (for example & becomes &). Useful for escaped HTML from APIs and logs. Runs locally in your browser.

Input

0 chars

Output

0 chars

Tip: You can verify in DevTools → Network that nothing is uploaded.

About this HTML Decode

HTML Decode converts entity sequences like &, <, >, ", and ' back into their original characters.

This is useful when text has been escaped for HTML output and you need to read or edit the original content. Entity coverage may focus on common entities in v1 tools.

Common uses
  • Process text data quickly without external tools
  • Transform content for development workflows
  • Clean and format text for analysis
Tips
  • Enable Auto to transform as you type
  • Upload text files directly from your device
  • Download the result when done

FAQ

Is my text uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a server.

Can I use this tool offline?

After the page loads once, it will typically keep working offline (unless you hard refresh with no cache).

Do you store my input?

No. Your input stays in your browser. Only optional preferences like theme or language may be stored.

What input formats are supported?

Any plain text. You can paste text directly into the input box.

What does HTML Decode convert?

It converts common HTML entities like &amp;, &lt;, &gt;, &quot;, and &#39; into &, <, >, ", and ' respectively.

Does it decode every possible HTML entity?

Many tools decode the most common entities. Full entity coverage depends on the implementation.

Is it safe to render decoded HTML?

Decoded output may contain real HTML markup. Be careful when rendering untrusted input as HTML.