Developer Tools•Free & Browser-Based

URL Decoder

Decode percent-encoded (%20, %2F, %26, etc.) URLs and query string parameters back into clean readable text.

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What is the Free Online URL Decoder?

The URL Decoder transforms percent-encoded sequences (e.g. `%20` for space, `%2F` for forward slash) back into regular human-readable characters.

100% Client-Side Privacy: Calculations and data processing occur entirely in your local browser memory. Zero files or personal inputs are uploaded to our servers.

How to Use URL Decoder Online: Step-by-Step Guide

1Paste your percent-encoded URL or query string into the input box.
2Instant decoded plain text is displayed.
3Optionally toggle whether `+` should be treated as spaces (standard form encoding).

Pro Tips for Getting Accurate Results

•Useful for inspecting obscure redirects and affiliate parameters in lengthy tracking URLs.

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