Overview
HTML Unescape converts escaped entities into their original characters so you can read, inspect, or reuse text safely. It is useful for pasted snippets, encoded content, and debugging output from templates or APIs. The tool runs client-side for quick results without sending data to a server.
Use cases
- Read encoded HTML copied from emails, CMS content, or source code.
- Debug template output, API responses, or escaped text fragments.
- Convert entity-encoded text into plain readable content before editing.
- Inspect markup that was stored or transmitted in escaped form.
How it works
- 1
Paste escaped HTML or text into the input field.
- 2
The tool decodes common HTML entities such as &, <, >, " and numeric entities.
- 3
Copy the unescaped result for editing, previewing, or reuse.
Examples
Basic entity decoding
Input: <strong>Hello & welcome</strong>
Output: <strong>Hello & welcome</strong>
Turns escaped tags and symbols back into readable markup.
Quotes and apostrophes
Input: "Smart" & 'simple'
Output: "Smart" & 'simple'
Decodes common punctuation entities used in HTML.
FAQ
What does HTML Unescape do?
It converts escaped HTML entities into their normal characters so the text or markup is readable again.
Is this the same as an HTML encoder?
No. HTML encode turns special characters into entities, while HTML unescape decodes them back.
Does it work locally in the browser?
Yes. The tool is designed for client-side use and does not require an external API.
Can it decode numeric entities?
Yes. It can decode common numeric HTML entities as well as named entities.
Is the output safe to render directly?
Always review unescaped content before rendering it in a page, especially if it comes from an untrusted source.