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URL Decoder Online

Decode URL-encoded text into readable strings.

URL text decoded.
Output appears here.

Why use URL Decoder?

  • Format, validate, encode, or decode text directly in your browser.
  • Keep common developer utilities available without opening a heavy editor or separate app.
  • Use clear error messages to fix malformed data faster.

Common use cases

API debuggingData cleanupEncoding checksReadable code review

How to use URL Decoder

1

Paste encoded URL text.

2

Decode it.

3

Copy the readable output.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does URL decoding do?

It turns encoded sequences such as %20 back into readable characters.

Can invalid input fail?

Yes. Malformed percent-encoding can return an error.

Is the text private?

Yes. Decoding runs locally in your browser.