URL Decoder

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Decode %20 style URL text to readable form

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URL Decoder — at a glance

Decode percent-encoded URLs and query strings back into readable text.

Your input
hello%20world%21
Run
Result
hello world!

How to use it — step by step

Any percent-encoded text such as %20, %3A or %2F.

1

Paste your input

Paste or type your content into the big input box. Try a sample if you want to see it work.

2

Choose options

Pick the mode and options that fit what you need.

3

Decode URL

Press the button. The result is created instantly on your device.

4

Copy the result

Check the output and press Copy to use it anywhere.

Pro tips

Small things that make the result better.

✦Use Component mode for query values and Full URL mode for a whole link.
✦Turn on “+ into space” for form data and search queries.
✦A “malformed URI” error means a % is not followed by two hex digits.

Quick facts

Freeno signup, no limit
Instantresult in a moment
Privatenothing is uploaded
Any devicephone, tablet or PC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the two modes?+

Component mode decodes everything, including characters like / and ?. Full URL mode leaves those reserved characters as they are.

Is my data safe?+

Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.

Is this tool really free?+

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.

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