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URL Decoder

Decode percent-encoded URLs back to readable text.

Encoding & DecodingBrowser-only • PrivateFree

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Privacy First: All processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is never uploaded to any server.

About URL Decoder

The URL Decoder converts percent-encoded text — the %20 and %2F sequences you see in links — back into readable characters. It's the quick way to make sense of an encoded query string, redirect URL, or logged request. Decoding runs locally in your browser with nothing uploaded. To encode in the other direction use the URL Encoder, and to break a query string into fields use the URL Query Parser.

How to Use

1Open URL Decoder and paste or type your data into the input area.
2Adjust any available options to match the result you want.
3Your output is generated instantly — no button-clicking required for most tools.
4Use the Copy or Download button to save your result.

Common Use Cases

Encoding data for URLs, APIs, and data URIs
Debugging tokens, headers, and encoded payloads
Converting between text, hex, binary, and Base64
Safely embedding special characters in code and markup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does %20 mean in a URL?

%20 is the percent-encoded form of a space. Decoding turns it, and other sequences like %2F for a slash or %3D for an equals sign, back into their original characters.

Can it decode a full query string?

Yes. Paste the encoded string and it's decoded in full. To also split the parameters into key-value pairs, use the URL Query Parser.

Is URL Decoder free to use?

Yes. URL Decoder is completely free with no sign-up, no subscription, and no usage limits. Every tool on CodeUtilityKit is free forever.

Is my data safe when I use URL Decoder?

Absolutely. URL Decoder runs entirely in your browser. Your input is processed locally with JavaScript and is never sent to, stored on, or logged by any server — so it is safe even for private or sensitive data.