HTML Unescape Tool
Decode common HTML entities back into readable text.
Decode common HTML entities back into readable text. Paste or type your text and the result updates instantly. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and there is no limit on how much text you can process.
What HTML Unescape Tool does
HTML entities are decoded back to the characters they represent, so & becomes an ampersand and < becomes a less-than sign. Useful when text has been escaped twice, or when content arrives from an API that escaped it for a context you are not rendering into.
Your text never leaves your device
This tool is written in JavaScript and runs locally in the browser tab. No text is transmitted to a server, none is written to a log, and none is retained after you close the page. That makes it safe for drafts, client work and anything else you would rather not paste into an online form.
Why results can differ from other tools
Text processing involves judgement calls: what counts as a word, whether a hyphenated compound is one token or two, how a line ending is treated. Different tools resolve these differently, so a small discrepancy between this and a word processor is expected rather than an error.
Frequently asked questions
Is HTML Unescape Tool free to use?
Yes, completely. There is no account, no sign-up, no usage limit and no watermark. Every tool on this site runs in your browser and stays free.
Does my text get uploaded anywhere?
No. The processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted to a server, never logged and never stored.