How to Decode HTML Entities
Step-by-step guide to converting HTML entities like & and < back into readable text using the DevHexLab HTML Decode tool.
Tool Used
HTML Decode
Open the HTML Decode tool
Navigate to /tools/encoding/html-decode. You will see an input area on the left and a decoded output area on the right.
Paste your encoded text
Copy the HTML-encoded string you want to decode and paste it into the input field. It might contain sequences like & for an ampersand, < for a less-than sign, or " for a quotation mark.
Decode automatically or click Decode
The tool decodes in real time as you type or paste. If there is a manual Decode button, click it to process the input. The readable plain text appears instantly in the output panel.
Review the output
Check the decoded text to make sure every entity was converted correctly. Common examples: &amp; becomes &, &lt; becomes <, &gt; becomes >, and &copy; becomes the copyright symbol.
Copy the result
Click the Copy button to send the decoded text to your clipboard. You can now paste it wherever you need the plain readable version.
All done!
You are ready to use HTML Decode like a pro.