About the HTML Entity Decoder
Decode named, decimal and hexadecimal HTML entities into plain text.
Example
Café & Bar — open 24/7 © 2026 decodes to Café & Bar — open 24/7 © 2026.
HTML Entity Decoder
Convert HTML entities like &, ' and é back into characters.
- Paste your input
- Choose the options
- Copy the output
Runs in your browser. Your data and files never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between named and numeric entities?
Named entities like — are easier to read; numeric ones like — (decimal) or — (hex) work for any Unicode character. All three mean —. Numeric entities always decode; named ones are decoded for the common characters such as &, <, , © and typographic quotes and dashes.
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