HTML Decode
Decode text to and from HTML format. Free, fast, and secure HTML decoder. 100% client-side processing, no server upload.
Input (HTML Decode)
What is HTML Decode?
HTML encoding (also called HTML entity encoding) converts special characters into their HTML entity equivalents to prevent them from being interpreted as HTML markup. This is crucial for displaying user input safely and preventing XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks in web applications.
How to Use HTML Decode
1. Paste your HTML-encoded text into the input field. 2. The decoded result appears instantly in the output field. 3. Click "Copy" to copy the decoded text to your clipboard. 4. Use "Clear" to reset and start over.
When to Use HTML Decode
Use HTML decoding to extract original text from HTML entities, process scraped web content, or convert HTML-encoded data back to readable text.
How HTML Decode Works
Special characters like <, >, &, ", ' are converted to named entities (<, >, &, ", ') or numeric entities (<, >, etc.). This ensures they display as literal characters rather than being parsed as HTML tags or attributes by the browser.
Common Use Cases
- Preventing XSS attacks
- Displaying code in HTML
- Safely showing user-generated content
- Embedding special characters in HTML
- Form data sanitization
- Content Security Policy compliance
Security Note
🔒 Always HTML-encode user input before displaying it on web pages to prevent XSS attacks!
FAQs
1 What is HTML used for?
HTML is primarily used for preventing xss attacks, displaying code in html, and many other applications where html encoding is needed.
2 Is HTML secure?
HTML is an encoding method, not encryption. It provides no security and can be easily reversed. Never use it to protect sensitive data.
3 Is this tool safe to use?
Yes! All decodeing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.