HTML Entity Decoder
Decode & / ' / < / > back to characters.
How to Use
- Type or paste your input on the left.
- The result appears live on the right - no buttons needed.
- Copy the output with one click.
About this codec
Decode & / ' / < / > back to characters.
About HTML entities
HTML entities is characters expressed as named or numeric HTML references (&, ©). This tool lets you decode HTML entities instantly and entirely in your browser. It is commonly used for safely displaying reserved characters such as < > & in web pages.
<a> → <a>Note that an encoding is a reversible representation, not encryption: there is no secret key, and anyone can decode it. Its job is safe, lossless transport of data — not privacy.
How to use it
Type or paste the HTML entities you want to read into the box and it turns into normal text live as you type — everything runs locally in your browser. Learn more in the Knowledge Base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this leave my browser?
No - the conversion runs entirely in JavaScript on this page.
What does HTML entities look like?
becomes <a>. HTML entities is typically used for safely displaying reserved characters such as < > & in web pages.
Does my text leave my browser?
No. The HTML entities conversion runs entirely in JavaScript on this page — nothing is uploaded, and it works offline.
Is HTML entities reversible?
Yes. HTML entities is a lossless representation, so you can convert back and forth without losing any data.
Common Use Cases
Safely displaying reserved characters such as < > & in web pages
HTML entities is commonly used for safely displaying reserved characters such as < > & in web pages — decode it here in one step.
Learning & puzzles
See how text maps to HTML entities — handy for coursework, CTF challenges, and puzzle hunts.
Private by design
Everything runs locally in your browser, so you can paste sensitive text without it leaving your device.
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