URL Decoder
Turn percent-encoded text back into something readable. Paste a query string or a full link and see what %20, %26 and %E2%9C%93 actually mean. Plus signs are treated as spaces, as in form submissions.
Also known as: url decode, decode url online, percent decode, urldecode.
Your data is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers.
Features
- Decodes UTF-8 percent sequences
- Plus signs become spaces
- Clear error for malformed input
How to use the URL Decoder
- Paste the encoded text.
- Click Decode URL.
- Read or copy the result.
Examples
Decoding
hello%20world%21 -> hello world!
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get an invalid percent-encoding error?
A % sign must be followed by two hexadecimal digits. A stray % or a broken sequence cannot be decoded.
Is decoding safe?
Yes, it only converts characters. It does not open the link.