URL Decode Online

Convert percent-encoded URLs back to readable text.

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What Is URL Decoding?

URL decoding is the reverse of URL encoding. It converts percent-encoded characters (like %20 for spaces, %26 for ampersands) back to their original characters, making URLs and query parameters human-readable again.

When Do You Need URL Decoding?

  • Reading query parameters — Extracting user input from URL query strings.
  • Debugging URLs — Making encoded URLs readable for troubleshooting.
  • Processing form data — Decoding application/x-www-form-urlencoded submissions.
  • Log analysis — Reading server logs that contain encoded URLs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can URL decoding fail?

Yes, if the input contains invalid percent-encoding sequences (e.g., %ZZ) or truncated sequences (e.g., %2 without the second hex digit), decoding will fail.