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URL decoder
Decode percent-encoded URLs and query strings back to readable text.
Free to use · Runs in your browser · No signup
This tool works in your browser. Enable JavaScript to select files and create your download.
How to use URL decoder
- Paste the encoded URL or text.
- Choose whether a plus sign means a space.
- Copy the decoded text.
What you need
Nothing to upload. Type or paste directly into the tool; results update as you go.
Your result
Decoded text.
Before you start
Invalid sequences, such as a lone % sign, are reported. A plus sign means a space in form data but is literal in other parts of a URL.
Questions about URL decoder
How do I use URL decoder?
Paste the encoded URL or text. Choose whether a plus sign means a space. Copy the decoded text.
What does URL decoder produce?
Decoded text.
What should I check before using URL decoder?
Invalid sequences, such as a lone % sign, are reported. A plus sign means a space in form data but is literal in other parts of a URL.
Is what I type sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser, and the text or numbers you enter are not uploaded or stored.