HTML entities to file decoder
Turn HTML entities such as café & tea 😀 back into readable text, and download the result as a file.
How it works
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Paste the text
Paste the HTML-entiteiten text, or choose a .txt file that contains it.
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Checked instantly
You see at once whether the text is valid and what kind of file is in it.
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Download the file
The file automatically gets the right extension.
What is decoded
Named entities (é), decimal ones (é) and hexadecimal ones (é). The decoding is done by your browser's own HTML parser, so every entity it knows is understood, and it never runs any script in your text.
The result
The decoded text is shown in a preview and saved as UTF-8. You can rename the file before you download it.
Private by design
Nothing is uploaded; everything happens on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HTML entities to file free?
Yes. The HTML entities to file is completely free, with no account, sign-up or usage limit.
How do I know what kind of file comes out?
The tool looks at the first bytes of the result and recognises images, PDFs, ZIP files, audio and text, among other things. The file automatically gets the right extension, and images and text are shown straight away.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The decoding happens in your browser; nothing leaves your device.