HTML Decode

Our HTML Decode tool takes an HTML-encoded string and converts it into a regular HTML string by decoding special characters.

What is HTML Decoding?

HTML decoding is a process where the special HTML entities(in an HTML file) are decrypted and converted back to their real form. The process opposite of decoding is called encoding, which converts special HTML characters to their encoded form (HTML entities).

The encoded forms of special characters are called HTML entities. 

So, why do they require decoding? In HTML code, there are special characters like: “&, space, >, <, £,” etc.  These characters have special functions in HTML, which is why they are called “Reserved Characters.” They can’t be used as is without making the code misbehave, which is why they must be encoded. 

Common HTML reserved characters and their entity equivalent are given below.

• &amp; &
• &lt; <
• &gt; >
• &quot; "
• &apos; '
• &copy; ©
• &reg; ®
• &euro; €
• &cent; ¢
• &yen; ¥

Browsers read these codes and display the intended symbols to the user.

HTML decoding converts encoded entities back to their readable form. For example, the following encoded HTML:  

&lt;div&gt;Hello&lt;/div&gt; 

Will be converted to 

<div>Hello</div>.

This is called HTML decoding. You can do this easily with our HTML decoder.

To use our HTML file decoder, follow the given steps.

• Open a browser on a device.
• Navigate to our HTML decrypter.
• In the input field, copy and paste your encoded HTML.
• Click on “Decode” to get the decoded HTML. 

The code in the input field will automatically change to the output.

Our HTML file decoder is quite useful because of its powerful features. Check them out to see why you should use our tool.

Fast & Lightweight

Our HTML decoder is fast and lightweight. It will decode your code in barely a second. The web page itself loads quickly because it is quite simply designed and has very few plugins and API calls. 

Accurate Conversion

The tool is accurate at decoding HTML. You can provide it with any kind of encoded HTML file, and it will provide an accurately decoded version.

Safe to Use

It is safe to use because none of your data is stored or sent to a server. So you can decode your HTML code without worrying about it getting stolen or leaked.

No Setup Needed

Our tool to decode HTML is completely browser-based. So, you don’t need to set it up or install it.

Helps Clean Web Text

Our tool is great for debugging or fixing text copied from HTML-heavy sources. It provides the output in a clean format with properly decoded HTML so you can easily figure out what’s what.

Web Developers

Web developers frequently encounter HTML-encoded data in databases, APIs, or user input. The HTML file decoder helps by instantly converting encoded entities like &lt;, &gt;, or &amp; back into readable HTML characters. This helps them to:

• Decode form submissions or stored content before rendering
• Clean up data pulled from external sources or third-party feeds
• View how a piece of text will appear after decoding without writing test code
• Quickly debug encoding issues in content display

Writers & Content Managers

When copying content from CMSs, emails, or poorly encoded websites, writers often end up with strange character entities instead of regular punctuation or symbols. This tool helps by:

• Cleaning up copied HTML before publishing
• Convert snippets with HTML codes back into readable quotes, dashes, symbols, etc.
• Ensure embedded content, like blockquotes or code samples, looks as intended

SEO Specialists

Meta tags, descriptions, and dynamic content are sometimes HTML-encoded by CMSs or plugins. This can be problematic when checking how content appears in SERPs or social previews. With the HTML Decode tool, marketers can decode meta titles and descriptions to see how they appear to users and clean up encoded characters in on-page content.

Students & Coders

HTML learners often need to understand how encoding and decoding work. Our HTML decoder helps a lot in this regard.

Students can practice HTML decoding for common entities like &nbsp;, &copy;, &ldquo;. They can also test and preview how encoded strings convert back into a readable format.

What characters can this HTML decoder decode?

All standard HTML entities, including symbols, quotes, math signs, etc, can be decoded by our HTML decrypter.

Is this HTML unescape tool free?

Yes, it’s 100% free to use and doesn't require registration either. There are also no usage limits, so you can use it as much as you like.

Can I decode large chunks of HTML?

Yes, our HTML decode tool can handle large inputs efficiently. However, it may be a bit difficult to navigate such large files. It is recommended that you break down the code into sections for your ease.

What’s the difference between decoding and encoding?

Decoding converts encoded HTML to readable text, while encoding does the reverse. Encoding and decoding only apply to reserved characters and HTML entities. 

Reserved characters are special characters like “space,” “&,” and “<” that have special HTML-specific properties. They need to be encoded into forms like “&nbsp (space),”