HTML Decode

Drag and Drop HTML file here

or click to select an HTML file

Or type/paste encoded HTML below:

Decoding Options

Decode HTML Entities Convert &lt; to < and &amp; to &

Decode Unicode Convert \uXXXX to actual characters

Preserve Line Breaks Maintain original line formatting

Remove Extra Spaces Trim multiple spaces to single space

Decoded HTML

Note: Decode HTML entities and special characters to their original form.

About This HTML Decoder

This tool helps you decode HTML entities (like &lt;, &gt;, &amp;) back to their original characters (<, >, &). Useful for working with web content, debugging HTML, or processing encoded text.

How to Use This Tool

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Step 1: Input your encoded HTML using either:
   • Drag and drop an HTML file into the designated area
   • Click to browse and select an HTML file
   • Type or paste directly into the text box
2. Step 2: Select your desired decoding options
3. Step 3: Click "Decode HTML" to convert entities to characters
4. Step 4: Review your decoded HTML in the output box
5. Step 5: Use the results by:
   • Clicking "Copy Text" to clipboard
   • Downloading as a text file
   • Manually selecting and copying

Decoding Options Explained:

• Decode HTML Entities: Converts &lt; to <, &amp; to &, etc.
• Decode Unicode: Converts \uXXXX Unicode sequences to actual characters
• Preserve Line Breaks: Maintains original line endings in the output
• Remove Extra Spaces: Trims multiple spaces to single space

Common HTML Entities:

• &lt; = < (less than)
• &gt; = > (greater than)
• &amp; = & (ampersand)
• &quot; = " (double quote)
• &apos; = ' (apostrophe)
• &nbsp; =   (non-breaking space)