URL-decode Text

The URL Decode Tool converts percent-encoded text like %20 and %3A into their proper readable characters. It’s perfect for decoding query strings, URLs, or any content that’s been encoded for web transmission. Whether you paste it in or upload a .txt, .md, or .html file, this tool gives you clean, decoded output on the spot.

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How to Use:

  1. Paste your encoded string into the input box on the left.
  2. Or click Choose File to upload an encoded text file.
  3. The decoded result appears instantly on the right.
  4. Use Copy Output to copy the result, or Export to File to download it.
  5. Use Clear All to reset both input and output.

What URL Decode Tool can do:

URL Decode Tool takes any string containing percent-encoded characters (like %20, %3D, %2F) and converts them back to their readable equivalents. It handles full query strings, URL fragments, form data, and more. Everything happens locally in your browser, so your input stays private and responsive. It also includes file support and a dynamic character counter to keep track of the output size.

Example:

Before:

https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhello%20world%26lang%3Den

After:

https://example.com/search?q=hello world&lang=en

Common Use Cases:

This is especially useful for developers, marketers, and anyone working with web links or query parameters. You might need to decode data from logs, clean up URLs for sharing, or troubleshoot browser redirects. This tool gives you an easy way to do it all in one place.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re decoding URLs, watch out for edge cases with Decode Punycode to Text especially in international domains. And if the decoded string has formatting issues, Normalize Text Spacing can help get everything looking right again.

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