URL Decode
Decode percent-encoded URL text.
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URL decode your text
Paste percent-encoded text above to turn it back into readable characters. This reverses URL encoding, so codes like a percent twenty become spaces again and a query string reads clearly. It is useful for inspecting links, logs and API parameters. The decoding runs entirely in your browser.
Plus signs
Plus signs in query strings are treated as spaces, which matches how form data is encoded on the web.
Frequently asked questions
What does URL decoding do?
It converts percent codes in a URL back into the original characters, so encoded text becomes readable again.
How are plus signs handled?
Plus signs are decoded as spaces, the way form-encoded query strings represent them.