HTML Unescape
Unescape HTML entities.
How to use HTML Unescape
HTML Unescape — Turn HTML entities back into characters. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.
Steps
- Fill in Input. This field is required.
- Click Run and copy the result under the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is HTML Unescape used for?
Use it to read text that was stored escaped, such as & or ' in a CMS export.
How do I use the free online HTML Unescape tool?
Fill in Input. This field is required. Click Run and copy the result under the form.
What can I paste or upload into HTML Unescape?
Paste text that contains entities. Named entities such as < and numeric entities are both accepted.
What output does HTML Unescape give me?
The unescaped text. <b> becomes <b>, which is text, not a rendered bold tag, in this result box.
Is HTML Unescape free, and is my input private?
Yes — Your input is processed in memory for this request only. It is not saved to disk or the database, and it is cleared after the tool finishes.
Will this execute HTML?
No. The result is shown as text. Unescaping does not render markup or run scripts.
Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.