URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URLs and strings back to readable text. Fix garbled URLs and inspect encoded query parameters.
About this tool
What is URL Decoder?
The URL Decoder reverses percent-encoding, converting sequences like %20 back to spaces and %3A back to colons. It is essential for debugging encoded URLs, reading query parameters, and cleaning up data that has been escaped for transmission. The tool handles both full URLs and individual encoded components.
How to use
Get your result in a few steps
- 1
Paste the percent-encoded URL or string.
- 2
Click 'Decode' to convert it back to plain text.
- 3
Review the decoded output for readability.
- 4
Copy the result or use it directly in your workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about URL Decoder
Why does my decoded URL look wrong?
Ensure the input is properly percent-encoded. Double-encoded strings (where % itself is encoded as %25) may need to be decoded twice.
Can this decode form data?
Yes. The decoder handles both %20 and + representations of spaces, making it suitable for decoding form-encoded data.
Is decoding safe for malicious URLs?
Decoding itself is safe, but always inspect decoded URLs before visiting them, as attackers may hide malicious destinations behind encoding.
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