URL Decoder
Decode URI percent-encoded strings back to readable URL text for path checks, copied URLs, logs, and HTTP debugging.
URL Decoder
Decode URI percent-encoded strings back to readable URL text for path checks, copied URLs, logs, and HTTP debugging.
About URL decoding
Decodes URL strings without breaking structure
The decoder uses URI-safe decoding for the entire pasted string. Percent-encoded spaces and UTF-8 characters become readable, while encoded reserved delimiters can remain encoded so the structure of a full URL is not changed unexpectedly.
Query component values have a sharper boundary
This page is best for full URLs, paths, and log entries. If you need to decode one query value where reserved delimiters were intentionally encoded as data, decode that individual component in code so delimiters are restored only inside that value.
FAQ
Common questions and answers about this topic.
What is URL decoding?
Converts URI-safe percent-encoded characters back to readable URL text. For example, percent-encoded spaces and UTF-8 text are restored, while reserved URL delimiters can stay encoded.
When do I need URL decoding?
When reading encoded URL paths, copied links, API logs, or web traffic logs where percent escapes make the text hard to inspect.
Is my data sent to any server?
No, URL decoding runs entirely in your browser. Your percent-encoded string is decoded locally with JavaScript and stays on your device.