URL Decode

Decode percent-encoded URLs and text back to their original readable format.

How It Works

1

Input Encoded URL

Paste the percent-encoded URL or text that contains %20, %26, and other encoded characters.

2

Automatic Decoding

The tool converts percent-encoded characters back to their original readable format.

3

View Decoded Result

See the human-readable version of your URL or text with all special characters restored.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I recognize URL-encoded text?

URL-encoded text contains percent signs (%) followed by two hexadecimal digits. Common examples include %20 for spaces, %26 for &, and %3F for question marks.

Is URL decoding safe?

Yes, URL decoding is a safe process that simply converts encoded characters back to their original form. All processing happens locally in your browser.

What if the encoded text is malformed?

The tool will attempt to decode valid percent-encoded sequences and leave invalid ones unchanged. Malformed encoding won't cause errors but may not decode as expected.

Can I decode multiple URLs at once?

You can paste multiple URLs or a block of text containing encoded content, and the tool will decode all percent-encoded sequences it finds.