URL Decoder

Decode URL-encoded text and URLs back to readable format

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Decoded Text Output

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How to URL Decode Text and URLs - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your URL-Encoded Text

Have URL-encoded text that needs to be decoded? Simply paste your percent-encoded content into the input area. The decoder will convert all encoded characters back to their original readable format.

Example: Try This URL-Encoded Text

Copy and paste this encoded example to see how it works: 😊

Hello%20World%21%20How%20are%20you%3F
https%3A//example.com/search%3Fq%3Djson%20to%20table%26category%3Dtools
Special%20chars%3A%20%40%23%24%25%5E%26*%28%29%2B%3D%5B%5D%7B%7D%7C%3B%3A%27%22%2C./%3C%3E%3F
Spaces%20and%20symbols%3A%20caf%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9%20na%C3%AFve

Step 2

See Automatic URL Decoding

Watch the magic happen! 🎉 The tool instantly converts your URL-encoded text back to its original, human-readable format. All percent-encoded characters are properly decoded and restored.

Decoded Output

Your encoded text becomes this readable format:

Hello World! How are you?
https://example.com/search?q=json to table&category=tools
Special chars: @#$%^&*()+=[]|;:'",./<>?
Spaces and symbols: café résumé naïve

Step 3

Copy or Download Your Decoded Text

Perfect! Now you can copy the decoded text to your clipboard or download it as a file. The output is ready to use in documents, applications, or anywhere you need human-readable text.

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What is URL Decoding? 🔓

URL decoding (also called percent decoding) is the reverse process of URL encoding. It converts percent-encoded characters back to their original form, making URLs and text human-readable again. This is essential when processing data from web forms, APIs, or encoded URLs.

For example, %20 becomes a space character, and %26 becomes an ampersand (&). This process ensures that encoded data can be properly read and processed by applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need URL decoding?

URL decoding is needed when you have percent-encoded URLs (%20, %3A, etc.) from web forms, query parameters, or encoded data that needs to be converted back to readable text. For JSON data in URLs, try JSON URL Decode.

How can I tell if text is URL encoded?

URL encoded text contains percent signs (%) followed by two hexadecimal digits. Common examples: %20 (space), %3A (colon), %2F (forward slash), %3F (question mark).

What happens if I decode non-encoded text?

Decoding non-encoded text typically returns the same text unchanged. The tool safely handles regular text without causing errors or data corruption.

Can this handle international characters?

Yes! The tool properly decodes UTF-8 encoded international characters, emojis, and special symbols that were percent-encoded for URL safety.

Is this URL decoder completely free?

Yes, completely free with no text length limits, no registration required, and unlimited usage. All decoding features are available at no cost with complete privacy protection.

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