What does a URL decoder do?
It converts percent-encoded characters back into their original form.
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URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URLs back into readable text.
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URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URLs back into readable text.
This tool runs in your browser. Your input is processed locally and is not uploaded.
About this Tool
Use this free URL decoder to convert percent-encoded URLs into readable text.
Examples
- hello%20world → hello world
- name%3DJohn%20Doe → name=John Doe
- %C3%A4%C3%B6%C3%BC → äöü
Frequently Asked Questions
What does %20 mean?
It is the URL encoded representation of a space character.
When should I decode a URL?
Use URL decoding to read or process encoded URLs and query strings.