Decode Percent Encoding
Convert encoded values such as %20, %3A, and %2F back into spaces, colons, slashes, and other readable characters.
URL Decoder
Decode encoded URLs instantly and convert percent-encoded characters, symbols, spaces, and Unicode text back into readable content.
Decode Encoded URLs
Paste your encoded URL or text below.
Encoded Input
Decoded Result
What Is a URL Decoder?
A URL Decoder converts encoded web addresses and values back into readable text.
Make URLs Readable
Turn complex encoded URLs, query parameters, redirect links, and text values into a clear and understandable format.
Decode Unicode Text
Decode UTF-8 percent-encoded characters and convert international text back into its original readable form.
How It Works
Decode an encoded URL in three simple steps.
1
Paste Encoded Content
Enter an encoded URL, query parameter, path, or any percent-encoded text into the input box.
2
Click Decode URL
The tool processes the encoded value and converts valid escape sequences back into readable characters.
3
Copy the Result
Review the decoded content and copy it for use in development, links, debugging, or other work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about URL decoding.
A URL Decoder converts percent-encoded characters
and encoded URL values back into readable text.
%20 is the percent-encoded representation of a space.
Decoding it converts the value back into a normal
space character.
Yes. You can paste a fully encoded URL, query value,
redirect URL, path, or other encoded text into the
decoder.
Decoding can fail when the input contains an incomplete
or invalid percent sequence, such as a percent sign
that is not followed by two valid hexadecimal
characters.
No. The URL decoding process runs directly in your
browser using JavaScript.