URL Decoder
Decode URL-encoded strings back to readable text. Convert %20 to spaces, %26 to &, and all percent-encoded characters to their original form.
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URL Encoding Reference
→ %20
Space
& → %26
Ampersand
= → %3D
Equals
? → %3F
Question mark
/ → %2F
Forward slash
# → %23
Hash
+ → %2B
Plus
@ → %40
At sign
encodeURI vs encodeURIComponent
encodeURIComponent: Encodes all special characters including /, ?, &, =, #. Use for encoding URL parameter values.
encodeURI: Preserves URL structure characters (/, ?, &, =, #, :). Use for encoding entire URLs while keeping them valid.
encodeURIComponent("a=b&c=d") → "a%3Db%26c%3Dd"
encodeURI("a=b&c=d") → "a=b&c=d" (unchanged)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I decode a URL?
Paste the percent-encoded URL or string in the input field and click Decode. All %XX sequences will be converted back to their original characters.
Can I decode entire URLs?
Yes! Paste the full URL and decode it. The tool will convert all percent-encoded sequences while preserving the URL structure.
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