HTML Decoder

Use this Online HTML Decoder to decode all HTML Entities to their original ASCII characters. This tool will take text as Input, scan all HTML entities, and replaces them with their original ASCII characters.
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What is HTML Decoding?

HTML Decoding is the exact reverse of HTML Encoding. It will take the text with HTML Entities as Input, process it to replace all HTML Entities with their original ASCII characters, and show results to copy.

Check out our list below for some commonly used HTML entities and their equivalent. Click here to check full list of HTML entities here.

ASCII Characters Equivalent HTML Entity
non-breaking space  
< &lt;
> &gt;
& &amp;
© &copy;
® &reg;
" &quot;
' &apos;
How to use HTML Decoder?
Online HTML Decoder is easy to use and will decode entered text in 5 basic steps.
  1. Copy the text to HTML decode.
  2. Once copied, open https://www.utilityforweb.com/html-decode/
  3. Paste the content you copied into the first text area on the screen.
  4. Click "Decode HTML" button and start HTML Decoding process.
  5. Check the affair and click on Copy to clipboard to copy.
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Frequently Asked Questions


What is an HTML Decoder tool?

An HTML Decoder tool is an online utility that converts HTML-encoded text back into its original readable format by decoding HTML entities into regular characters.

Why would I need to decode HTML online?

Online HTML decoding is helpful when you receive text containing HTML entities (such as <, >, or &) and want to see the original readable content for editing, debugging, or display. &lt;, &gt;, &amp;) and need to view the original unencoded text for editing, debugging, or display purposes.

How do I use this HTML Decode online tool?

To use the HTML Decode tool, paste the HTML-encoded text into the input box and click the 'Decode' button. The tool will convert encoded entities back to their original characters instantly.

Is this HTML Decoder tool free to use?

Yes, this HTML Decode tool is completely free to use online and does not require registration. You can decode HTML text directly in your browser.

What kinds of HTML entities can be decoded by this tool?

This HTML decoder supports common entities like <, >, &, ", and other valid encoded characters.

Does this tool change the meaning of my text?

No, the HTML Decoder does not change the meaning of your text. It only reverses HTML encoding by converting encoded entities into normal readable characters.

Can I both encode and decode HTML using these tools?

Yes, you can use the HTML Encode tool to generate HTML entities and the HTML Decode tool to convert them back to readable text, enabling quick two-way conversion online.