URL Decode
Decode URL encoded (percent-encoded) strings back to their original text. This tool helps you decode URLs, query parameters, and other percent-encoded data. Useful for debugging URLs, processing API responses, and handling encoded data.
When to use this tool
You are inspecting encoded query parameters or redirect URLs.
You need to debug API logs that contain percent-encoded values.
Examples
Decode a query string
Input
status%3Dneeds%20review%20%26%20priority%3Dhigh
Output
status=needs review & priority=high
Use decode only once to avoid breaking % sequences.
Developer use cases
Decode tracked URLs from analytics logs.
Review encoded user input stored in logs or headers.
Common mistakes to avoid
Decoding values that were not URL-encoded.
Decoding twice and corrupting % sequences.
Format and behavior notes
Decoding reverses percent-encoding in URLs.
Use HTML decoding for HTML entities, not URL values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I decode a URL?
Paste the URL-encoded string into the input field. The tool will automatically decode it and show the original text.
What is percent encoding?
Percent encoding (URL encoding) represents special characters as % followed by two hexadecimal digits, making them safe for use in URLs.
Can I decode query parameters?
Yes, you can decode individual query parameter values or entire encoded URL strings.