URL decode
Turn the %-codes in a web address, such as %20 and %C3%A9, back into readable text.
Nothing leaves your device.Free and unlimited, no account needed. This tool works in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
URL decode online
Turn the %-codes in a web address or query string, such as %20 and %C3%A9, back into readable text, accents and emoji included.
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Paste the address or encoded text.
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Read it decoded as you type.
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Copy the result.
Questions
Why are there + signs in my text?
Forms send spaces as +. Tick Read + as a space to turn them back into spaces.
Is URL decode free?
Yes, and as often as you like. It works in your browser, so there is nothing to sign up for.
What happens to my files?
They stay on your device. Everything is worked out in your browser, so nothing you type or choose is uploaded.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in the browser on any computer, tablet or phone.
Can I use URL decode from my own code?
You won't need to: every programming language has hashing, Base64 and URL encoding built in. This page is for quick jobs by hand.
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