URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URLs and query strings back into readable text instantly. No uploads.
How it works
- 1
Paste your input
Type or paste your data into URL Decoder.
- 2
Adjust options
Tweak the available settings — the output updates as you type.
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Copy the result
Copy the output to your clipboard or download it as a file.
Common uses
- Turn a percent-encoded URL back into readable text.
- Decode a query string pulled from logs or analytics.
- Read an escaped redirect URL in a link.
About the URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URLs and query strings back into readable text instantly. No uploads.
URL Decoder is part of a free, privacy-first toolkit. Everything is computed instantly on the client, so your data never leaves the page — useful when you're working with sensitive payloads.
Because url decoder works without any sign-up or installation, you can use it as often as you like and it's always available — on desktop or mobile, and even offline.
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URL Decoder — FAQ
Malformed percent-encoding (a stray % not followed by two hex digits) can't be decoded — fix the sequence and try again.