HTML Entity Encoder, Decoder & Tag Stripper

Encode special characters to HTML entities, decode them back, or strip all HTML tags to leave just plain text.

Encode Format

Input0 chars

Output0 chars

Common HTML entities reference

&& · &

<< · <

>> · >

"" · "

'' · '

·  ·  

©© · ©

®® · ®

™™ · ™

€€ · €

££ · £

¥¥ · ¥

§§ · §

¶¶ · ¶

°° · °

±± · ±

×× · ×

÷÷ · ÷

—— · —

–– · –

…… · …

"“ · “

"” · ”

←← · ←

→→ · →

↑↑ · ↑

↓↓ · ↓

✓&check; · ✓

✗&cross; · ✗

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What is HTML entity encoding?

Certain characters in HTML — <, >, &, ", ' — have special meaning to the browser. To display them as literal text (instead of interpreting them as markup), you replace them with entities: <, >, &, ", '. This is called HTML entity encoding and it's essential for displaying code examples, user-generated content, and any text that might contain HTML syntax.

Three output formats

Named — human-readable, short: &, ©, —. Most common, best for hand-written HTML.
Decimal — works for any character: &, ©. Guaranteed compatibility with every HTML parser.
Hex — the Unicode code point in hex: &, ©. Common in XML and technical documents.

Why encode "everything"?

Sometimes you want to hide your content from simple text-scrapers, or make sure emojis and accented characters don't break legacy systems. Full numeric encoding is also useful for obfuscating email addresses against naive spam harvesters — although modern bots can easily decode them, so don't rely on it for security.

Strip HTML mode

Paste any HTML and get just the visible text — useful when copying from a rich-text email or editor, extracting article bodies, or preparing content for word-count analysis. The allow-list option lets you keep specific tags (e.g. b, i, a) while stripping everything else — handy for sanitising rich content before storing it.

Decoding is context-aware

The decoder uses the browser's own HTML parser, so all ~250 named entities (é, ·, &clubs;, etc.) plus both decimal and hex numeric references are recognised correctly.

ABOUT THIS TOOL

What is HTML Entity Decoder?

The HTML Entity Decoder by D&D Technology is a powerful online tool designed for developers and web professionals who need to convert HTML entities into plain text. With the ability to decode over 250 named HTML entities, as well as decimal and hexadecimal references, this tool streamlines the process of transforming encoded text into a readable format. Whether you're working on web development, content management, or data processing, this decoder simplifies your workflow and enhances productivity.

Key benefits of the HTML Entity Decoder include its user-friendly interface, which allows for quick conversions without the need for complex coding. This tool is ideal for web developers, content creators, and anyone who frequently interacts with HTML code. By eliminating the hassle of manual decoding, users can focus on more critical tasks, improving efficiency and accuracy in their projects.

The HTML Entity Decoder is perfect for startups, small businesses, agencies, and enterprises looking to enhance their web content management. It can be particularly useful for eCommerce brands, educational institutions, and healthcare businesses that require accurate text representation in their digital platforms. With this tool, you can ensure that your web pages display content correctly, maintaining a professional appearance and enhancing user experience.

At D&D Technology, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital landscape. Our HTML Entity Decoder is just one of the many free online tools we offer to support developers and businesses alike. Experience the ease of converting HTML entities today. Visit our website to start using the HTML Entity Decoder now!

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