URL-decode Unicode

Quickly decode URL-encoded Unicode characters with the URL-decode Unicode tool. Paste any percent-encoded text and instantly see the original Unicode symbols, including emoji, international characters, and symbols. This tool is ideal for developers, translators, and anyone needing to convert encoded text back to its readable form.

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How to Use:

  1. Paste URL-encoded content into the Encoded Input box.
  2. The Decoded Unicode Output updates live with readable characters.
  3. Use Decode to manually trigger decoding if needed.
  4. Click Copy Output to copy the result or Clear All to reset everything.

What URL-decode Unicode can do:

This tool converts percent-encoded UTF-8 sequences (like %F0%9F%98%83) back into Unicode characters such as 😃. It handles emoji, accented characters, special symbols, and any properly URL-encoded Unicode input. The output flashes when updated, and character count is provided for reference.

Example:

Input:

%E2%9C%88%EF%B8%8F+%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8F+%C2%A9+%F0%9F%98%83

Output:

✈️ ☀️ © 😃

Common Use Cases:

URL-decode Unicode is useful for processing form submissions, email links, log file analysis, or cleaning up encoded web content. It’s perfect for turning raw percent-encoded values back into readable text, especially when dealing with international input or emoji-heavy content.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re untangling encoded characters, Analyze Unicode is great for checking what each one actually is after decoding. And if you’re prepping data beforehand, Convert Unicode to Alt Code can show you how those characters might’ve been represented in the first place.

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