Encoding

HTML Decoder

Decode HTML character references into plain, selectable text.

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Text output

Choose “Decode HTML” to see the result here.

Processed in your browser. Inputs stay in this page’s memory and are not uploaded or saved.

HTML is displayed as text, never rendered. Decoding resolves HTML5 named and numeric character references.

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What does this tool do?

Decode HTML character references into plain, selectable text. Input: Escaped HTML input. Output: Text output (Text).

How to use it

Enter escaped html input, then choose “Decode HTML”. Review the result and use Copy to copy the displayed text. Clear removes all fields and the result.