URL Decoder

This tool decodes any URL-encoded text back into readable characters instantly. Whether you’re working with query strings, form data, or just unescaping percent-encoded symbols, it gives you a clean, readable result right away. You can paste your encoded content or import a file, tweak decoding behavior with toggle options, and get the decoded output live. Everything runs right in your browser with no page reloads or server processing.

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Supported file types: .txt, .log, .md, .csv, .tsv, .json, .xml, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Decode once
Decode until clean
Trim output

How to Use:

  1. Paste your encoded URL or query string into the left input box.
  2. Or click Choose File to load a supported file containing encoded text.
  3. Adjust the toggles in the Options box:
    • Decode once: Decodes a single layer of encoding (e.g., %20 → space).
    • Decode until clean: Repeats decoding until nothing more is encoded.
    • Trim output: Removes leading and trailing whitespace.
  4. The decoded output appears on the right side instantly.
  5. Click Copy Output to copy or Export to File to download the result.
  6. Use Clear All to reset everything and start again.

What the URL Decoder Tool can do:

It transforms encoded URLs or strings containing %-escaped characters into readable text. This includes converting sequences like %3A into : or %2F into /. It supports multi-layer decoding if the string was double-encoded, and you can strip whitespace from the final result. The live preview updates as you type or import, giving you instant feedback.

Example:

Input:

Hello%20World%21%20Visit%20https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fpage%3Fq%3Dsearch

Output:

Hello World! Visit https://example.com/page?q=search

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool when you need to decode URLs, analyze query parameters, debug web forms, or handle content copied from browser address bars or APIs. It’s helpful for developers, marketers, or anyone cleaning up URL strings before sharing or analyzing them. No extra tools or extensions needed just paste and decode right in your browser.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

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