URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URL strings back to readable text.
What is the URL Decoder Tool?
Our free online URL Decoder converts percent-encoded URL strings back into readable text format. It is a quick utility for analyzing query parameters, token links, and API strings directly.
How to Use URL Decoder
- 1Paste your percent-encoded URL string into the Input box.
- 2The tool instantly decodes all hexadecimal percent sequences.
- 3Copy the decoded, human-readable URL string to your clipboard.
Common Use Cases
- •Decoding browser address parameters to extract search variables.
- •Inspecting authorization tokens passed via encoded redirect URLs.
- •Debugging API requests to see the actual string values transmitted.
🔒 Privacy & Processing Notice
This tool processes all data entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your input is never uploaded to any server, ensuring 100% privacy and confidentiality. No data is stored, logged, or transmitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does URL decoding work?
URL decoding searches for percent-encoding patterns (like '%20') and replaces them with their original characters (like a space).
What causes URL decoding errors?
Errors occur if the input contains an invalid or incomplete percent-encoding sequence (such as a trailing '%' not followed by two hex digits).
Does the decoder support UTF-8?
Yes, our decoder utilizes modern decoding standards to correctly parse multi-byte UTF-8 percent-encoded strings.
Is URL Decoder free to use?
Yes, URL Decoder is 100% free with no signup required.
Is my data safe?
All processing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Does it work offline?
Once the page loads, URL Decoder works entirely client-side.