Encoding Tools

URL Decode

Decode percent-encoded URL component text.

Browser workspace

URL Decode

⌘ / Ctrl + Enter to run
Privacy-first processing

Your data stays private. All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

Built for real work

Why use URL Decode?

Turn a percent-encoded query value or path segment back into readable Unicode text.

Malformed sequence detection
Unicode recovery
Component-focused decoding

How to use it

  1. Paste the encoded component.

  2. Select Decode URL.

  3. Copy the readable value.

Common use cases

Read an encoded query value

Debug a routed path parameter

Example

coffee%20%26%20tea%20%2F%20%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC

Frequently asked questions

Is URL Decode free?

Yes. URL Decode is free to use and requires no account.

Does URL Decode upload my encoded component?

No. The processing in this tool runs in your browser and does not send the encoded component to our servers.

Can I use URL Decode on mobile?

Yes. The workspace adapts to modern mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.

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