URL Decoder

To restore percent encoded URLs to their original readable format use our free online URL decoder. Because this tool makes it simple to comprehend and work with encoded URLs whether you are decoding form submissions troubleshooting query strings or working with redirected links.

URL decoding: what is it?

The opposite of URL encoding is URL decoding. It converts encoded URLs back to their regular text equivalents, where some characters are represented by percent symbols followed by hexadecimal values (for example, %20 for a space). As a result applications or people can read and use the data.

Why Use URL Decoding?

URLs are often encoded when transmitted across the internet to ensure they are correctly interpreted by browsers and servers. Decoding is useful when:

• You receive encoded links or data from APIs
• You want to read or debug query strings
• You’re analyzing web logs or redirect parameters
• You need to view original form submissions or shared URLs

How to Use the URL Decoder Tool

1. Paste the encoded URL or text into the input field
2. Click the “Decode” button
3. View and copy the decoded output for your needs

Example

Encoded: https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dhello%20world%26lang%3Den

Decoded: https://example.com/search?query=hello world&lang=en

Features of the URL Decoder

• Instant Decoding: See results in real-time as you paste
• Secure Processing: All decoding happens in your browser
• Supports All Characters: Decode Unicode and special characters
• One-Click Copy: Quickly copy the clean, decoded result

Benefits of Using This Tool

• No need to write custom scripts or use browser dev tools
• Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
• Ideal for developers, marketers, QA testers, and analysts
• Quickly identify hidden parameters or values in encoded URLs