HTML Entities to Text Converter

This tool converts HTML entities (like <, >, &) to their corresponding characters in real-time. Paste your encoded HTML and see the decoded text instantly.

Input HTML Entities

0 characters

Conversion Options

Decode numeric entities (e.g., <, >)

Decode hexadecimal entities (e.g., <, >)

Preserve line breaks

Auto Actions

Convert in real-time

Auto-copy result

Save conversion history

Decoded Text Result

0 characters

Entities Found

0ms

Conversion Time

Saved Conversions

Total Conversions

Common HTML Entities

Entity	Character	Description
`<`	<	Less than
`>`	>	Greater than
`&`	&	Ampersand
`"`	"	Double quote
`'`	'	Single quote
`©`	©	Copyright
` `		Non-breaking space

Recent Conversions

<div>

→ <div>

&copy;

→ ©

"Hello"

→ "Hello"

Advanced Features

Real-time Conversion

See results instantly as you type or paste. No need to click convert button.

Auto Copy

Automatically copy decoded text to clipboard for quick paste into your projects.

Conversion History

Keep track of your recent conversions for easy reference and reuse.

Custom Settings

Control which entities to decode and how to handle line breaks and formatting.

Performance Stats

See conversion time and entity count for optimization and analysis.

Batch Processing

Convert large blocks of HTML entities at once, perfect for entire web pages.

Multiple Entity Types

Handles named, numeric, and hexadecimal HTML entities all in one tool.

Mobile Responsive

Works perfectly on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile phones.

Export Results

Download your converted text as a .txt file for offline use and backup.

Privacy First

All conversions happen in your browser - no data sent to servers.

How to Use the HTML Entities to Text Converter

What Are HTML Entities?

HTML entities are codes used to represent reserved characters in HTML. For example, the less-than sign (<) is represented as < in HTML to prevent it from being interpreted as the beginning of a tag. Entities are also used for characters that don't appear on standard keyboards, like copyright symbols (©) or mathematical symbols.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using This Tool

Paste Your HTML Entities

Copy HTML entities from your source code or document and paste them into the "Input HTML Entities" text area. You can also type directly if you're creating new content.

Configure Conversion Options

Choose which types of entities to decode (named, numeric, hexadecimal) and whether to preserve line breaks. The tool works in real-time by default.

Review Converted Text

Your decoded text appears instantly in the "Decoded Text Result" area. The tool shows statistics about the conversion including time and entity count.

Copy or Save Results

Use the copy button to transfer the decoded text to your clipboard, or let the auto-copy feature do it for you. The history saves your recent conversions.

Common Use Cases

Web Development: Decode HTML entities when debugging or analyzing website source code.
Content Migration: Convert HTML-encoded content when moving between platforms or CMS systems.
Data Extraction: Clean HTML entities from scraped data for analysis or processing.
Email Templates: Ensure proper rendering of special characters in HTML email campaigns.
Accessibility: Convert entities to readable text for screen readers and assistive technologies.

Pro Tip: Use the "Save History" option to keep track of frequent conversions. This is especially helpful when working with multiple HTML documents that use similar entity patterns.