Example
<b>Tom & Jerry</b>
HTML Entity Decoder
Decode HTML entities (< & ' …) back to readable characters instantly in your browser. Free online HTML entity decoder tool.
Enter the values below, then press Calculate (or press Enter). The calculator updates your results instantly. Try different values to see how your inputs change the outcome.
- HTML entities to decode — enter a value. A typical HTML entities to decode would be e.g. <b>Tom & Jerry</b>.
- Review your results — the key output is highlighted, with supporting figures below.
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Results
Decoded text
What is this calculator for?
Replace HTML entities with the literal characters they represent, restoring readable text.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the values below, then press Calculate (or press Enter). The calculator updates your results instantly. Try different values to see how your inputs change the outcome.
- HTML entities to decode — enter a value. A typical HTML entities to decode would be e.g. <b>Tom & Jerry</b>.
- Review your results — the key output is highlighted, with supporting figures below.
What You'll Need
- HTML entities to decode
- a value · required
About This Calculator
HTML entities like < represent literal characters that would otherwise be parsed as markup. This decoder converts entities — both named (<, &, ") and numeric (', ©) — back into their real characters.
The result is plain, human-readable text. Decoding runs entirely in your browser with no uploads.
Worked Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What entities are supported?
All standard named entities plus numeric decimal and hex references (e.g. &#169; for ©).
Will decoded output render as HTML again?
Only if you insert it into markup without escaping. The decoder output is literal text; escape it again if you are re-inserting into a page.