URL Decoder
Developer Tools
Decode URL encoded text
How to Use
- 1. Paste or type your URL encoded string or plain text in the input field
- 2. Click "Decode URL" to decode a URL encoded string to plain text
- 3. Click "Encode URL" to encode plain text to URL safe format
- 4. Use the copy button to copy the result to your clipboard
Example / Use Case
Decode URL Parameters
A developer receives a URL with encoded query parameters and needs to read the actual values. They paste the URL into the decoder.
Input
Encoded: name=John%20Doe&city=New%20York
Output
Decoded: name=John Doe&city=New York
How It Works
URL decoding reverses the percent-encoding process, converting %XX sequences back to their original characters. This is essential for reading URL parameters, which are always encoded to ensure safe transmission. Query strings in URLs (the part after the ?) typically contain encoded values that need decoding for human reading.
Common examples include %20 for space, %3D for equals sign, %26 for ampersand, and so on. Modern web frameworks typically handle decoding automatically, but when debugging or analyzing URLs manually, this tool is invaluable. For encoding normal text for URLs, use the URL Encoder tool.
How to Use
- 1Paste your URL-encoded string into the input area
- 2Click the "Decode" button
- 3View the decoded plain text output
- 4Copy the result for analysis or use
Frequently Asked Questions
URL decoding is the reverse process - converting %XX sequences and + signs back to their original character representation.