HTML Entity Decoder
Turn & and ' back into readable characters. Decodes named, decimal and hex entities. Free, no signup.
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Turn & and ' back into readable characters. Decodes named, decimal and hex entities. Free, no signup.
How to use HTML Entity Decoder
- Paste or type your contentThe result appears as you type — there is no submit button.
- Read and copy the resultThe output updates live and the copy button takes it in one click.
Nothing you enter leaves your device
All of the work happens inside your browser. Whatever you type is never packaged up and sent to a server, and no request this page makes carries it.
That makes it safe for contract amounts, personal details and internal documents you would rather not hand to a third party — close the tab and it is gone.
What this tool does not do
HTML Entity Decoder only does what a browser can do on its own — it talks to no backend service. So it keeps no history for you and syncs nothing across devices; if you need a record, copy or download the result.
It is also not a substitute for professional judgement. For legal, medical or tax decisions, treat the output as a starting point rather than a final answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which entity formats are supported?
- Named entities like  , decimal entities like   and hexadecimal entities like  .
- Why does my text show & instead of &?
- The text was escaped twice. Run it through the decoder once more and it will read normally.