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URL Decoder

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

  1. Paste your input
  2. Choose the options
  3. Copy the output
Runs in your browser. Your data and files never leave your device.

About the URL Decoder

Turn %20, %2F and other escapes back into readable characters. “+” is treated as a space, as in form submissions.

Example

https://example.com/search?q=new%20york%26nj decodes to https://example.com/search?q=new york&nj — which also shows why the & had to be encoded: it was part of the search, not a new parameter.

Frequently asked questions

Is decoding URLs safe?

Decoding only changes how the text is displayed. Be cautious about clicking decoded links from untrusted sources — encoding is sometimes used to disguise a destination.