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HTML Decoder

Decode HTML entities in your text to convert them back to readable characters.

Tool Developer

This tool was created and uploaded by a community developer.

Community Developer

Where It Helps You

  • Decode HTML entities in web scraping results
  • Convert encoded text from databases or APIs
  • Debug HTML content in development
  • Prepare content for publishing or analysis

Features

  • Convert common HTML entities (<, >, &, etc.)
  • Preserve formatting and line breaks
  • Copy to clipboard functionality
  • Real-time decoding in your browser
  • No data storage - your privacy is protected

How To Use

  1. Paste your HTML-encoded text into the input area
  2. Click "Decode" to convert HTML entities to readable characters
  3. View the decoded output in the results box
  4. Use "Copy to Clipboard" to copy the decoded text

Frequently Asked Questions

What are HTML entities?

HTML entities are special codes used to represent characters that have special meaning in HTML, such as < (&lt;) and > (&gt;). They prevent these characters from being interpreted as HTML tags.

Why would I need to decode HTML entities?

You might need to decode HTML entities when working with data from web APIs, databases, or scraped content where special characters have been encoded for HTML display.

Does this tool handle all HTML entities?

This tool handles the most common HTML entities. For more complex or rare entities, you might need a more specialized tool.

Is my data stored when I use this tool?

No, your data is processed entirely in your browser. We don't store or transmit your text to any server.