Developer Tools
URL Decoder
Turn percent codes such as %20 into readable text.
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Free to use. No account needed. Your files and data stay in your browser.
How this tool works & helpful answers
How to use URL Decoder
- Paste the encoded text, or load an example.
- Select Decode to make the text readable.
- Copy or download the result.
URL Decoder: what to know
Decode an encoded query or path component back into readable text. The tool performs a single decode pass. A plus sign is preserved as a plus sign, because form-style plus-to-space conversion is a separate convention.
Useful features
- Local browser processing
- Clear input validation
- No account required
Frequently asked questions
Does a plus sign become a space?
No. This is URL component decoding. In form-encoded data, plus may mean space, but that convention is not applied here.
Is this tool free?
URL Decoder is free to use without an account. File and processing limits are displayed in the tool.