Html Entity Decoder — Free Online Tool

An HTML entity decoder converts HTML entities (&, <, ', etc.) back into their original characters. Developers use it to inspect encoded content, clean up scraped HTML data, and convert entity-encoded text into readable plain text for processing or display.

Features

• Named and numeric entities: Decodes both named entities (&) and numeric entities (&, &).
• Full HTML5 entity support: Recognizes all standard HTML5 named entities including special symbols and emoji.
• Batch decoding: Decode entire blocks of HTML-encoded text in a single operation.
• No signup or account required: Use instantly — no registration, email, or login needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What HTML entities does this decode?

All named entities (&, <, ©), decimal entities (©), and hex entities (©).

Can I decode double-encoded entities?

The tool decodes one layer of encoding. Run it again for double-encoded content like &.

Does it strip HTML tags?

No. The tool only decodes entities. HTML tags in the result are preserved as plain text.

What HTML entities are supported?

All standard HTML5 named entities (like & and ©), decimal numeric entities (©), and hexadecimal entities (©) are supported.

Does it decode numeric entities?

Yes. Both decimal (&) and hexadecimal (&) numeric entities are decoded into their corresponding characters.

Is this tool free?

Yes, this tool is completely free with no usage limits, no ads, and no account required.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once the page loads, all processing happens locally in your browser — no internet connection needed.

Is my data safe with this tool?

Absolutely. Your data never leaves your browser. Everything is processed client-side with zero server uploads.

What happened to smalldev.tools?

smalldev.tools is no longer available. Prism by SWEDevTools offers the same developer tools and more, with offline support, pipeline chaining, and completely free usage — no signup required.

Is Prism a good alternative to freeformatter.com for HTML?

Yes. Prism processes HTML entirely in your browser — no data uploads, no ads, and full offline support. You can also chain HTML tools with other Prism tools in pipelines.