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URL Decode

Paste a percent-encoded URL or query string and get the readable version back. Runs in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

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URL Decode

Decodes percent-encoded characters back to their original form (decodeURIComponent).

Runs entirely in your browser

How it works

URL encoding uses the browser's built-in encodeURIComponent and decodeURIComponent functions. Query string parsing uses the native URLSearchParams API. Everything runs locally using browser-native APIs.

Your data stays local

All encoding, decoding, and parsing happens inside your browser tab. The URLs and query strings you enter are never sent to a server.

Frequently asked questions

What does URL decoding do?

It converts percent-encoded sequences (like %20 or %2F) back into their original characters.

Can I decode a full URL?

Yes — paste the entire URL and it will decode all encoded components.

What about + signs?

In query strings, + is sometimes used instead of %20 for spaces. The tool handles both conventions.