HTML Entities to Text

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Decode HTML entities back to their original characters.

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About HTML Entities to Text

Decode all HTML entities in your text — including named entities (&, <, >, ", ',  ) and numeric entities (both &#decimal; and &#xhex; formats) — back to their original Unicode characters. Useful when processing HTML source or encoded data.

How to use

  1. Paste your text containing HTML entities into the input panel.
  2. All entities are decoded to their original characters instantly.
  3. Copy the decoded text for use outside of HTML contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about HTML Entities to Text

Which entities are decoded?

Named entities (&, <, >, ", ',  ) and all &#decimal; and &#xhex; numeric entities.

What about other named entities like © or é?

This tool handles the most common named entities. For a full set of named HTML entities, consider using the HTML Unescape tool.

Is case sensitivity an issue with hex entities?

No. Both ꯍ and ꯍ are decoded correctly.

What is the difference between this and HTML Unescape?

HTML Unescape handles the same common named entities but with a focus on reversing the HTML Escape operation. This tool is more focused on numeric entities and text extraction.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All decoding happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server.