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HTML Entity Decoder for Clean Text

Decode HTML entities, including nested encodings, into readable text.

HTML Entity Decoder

Decode HTML entities so text displays correctly in plain text or Markdown. This is useful when content is copied from HTML or exported from CMS systems.

How to use the HTML Entity Decoder

  1. Paste the text with HTML entities.
  2. Click Decode.
  3. Copy the decoded output.

Common use cases

  • Cleaning HTML-escaped content.
  • Restoring symbols in exported text.
  • Fixing Markdown generated from HTML.
  • Debugging HTML encoding issues.

Tips & notes

  • Deep decoding can change intentionally escaped text.
  • Validate output if you plan to re-render HTML.
  • Use entity encoding when you need safe HTML output.

Related text tools

  • Markdown Lint and Fixer
  • Smart Quote Normalizer
  • Text Noise Cleaner

FAQ

Does it decode multiple times?
Yes, it performs deep decode until stable.
Will it execute HTML?
No. It only decodes text entities.
Does it support numeric entities?
Yes. Both decimal and hex entities are supported.