HTML Decoder
Convert HTML entities back to readable text
Essential tool for processing HTML-encoded content, web scraping, and restoring original text from HTML entities.
HTML Decoder
Decode HTML entities back to their original characters for content processing
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Decodes common HTML entities like &, <, >, etc.
&→&<→<>→>"→"'→' → How HTML Decoder Works
Simple, reliable, and comprehensive entity decoding
Input HTML Text
Paste HTML-encoded text containing entities like &, <, A, etc.
Configure Options
Choose decoding mode and set preferences for entity handling
Analyze Entities
View detected entities and decoding statistics in real-time
Get Result
Copy or download your decoded text
Key Features
Everything you need for comprehensive HTML decoding
Multiple Decoding Modes
Choose from standard, numeric, or comprehensive entity decoding based on your needs
Dual Preview System
View both plain text and HTML-rendered previews to verify decoding accuracy
Entity Detection
Automatically detect and analyze all HTML entities in your input text
Error Handling
Comprehensive error handling for malformed or invalid HTML entities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HTML decoding?
HTML decoding is the process of converting HTML entities back to their original characters. For example, converting & back to &, < back to <, and A back to A. This is essential when processing HTML content from web pages or APIs.
When should I use HTML decoding?
Use HTML decoding when processing content from web scraping, reading data from APIs that return HTML-encoded content, displaying user-generated content, or when you need to extract the original text from HTML sources.
What's the difference between decoding modes?
Standard mode decodes common named entities like & and <. Numeric mode decodes character references like A and A. All mode combines both approaches for comprehensive decoding of any entity type.
How does strict mode work?
Strict mode returns empty strings for invalid entities instead of preserving them. This is useful when you want to ensure clean output without any malformed entities, but may result in data loss if the input contains unusual entities.
Can decoding handle malformed HTML?
Yes, with the 'Handle Malformed Entities' option enabled, the decoder can fix common issues like double-encoded entities (&amp;) or incomplete entities, making it robust for real-world web content.