Decode encoded URLs instantly

URL Decoder

Decode encoded URLs, query strings, and percent-encoded characters into readable text. Quickly inspect links, parameters, redirects, and browser-safe URL values.

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Turn encoded links readable

Convert values like %20, %2F, %3F, and %26 back into normal characters for easy reading.

Free URL Decoder Tool

Paste an encoded URL or query string, decode it instantly, and copy the clean readable output.

Encoded URL or Text

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Decoded Result

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Choose Conversion Mode

Decode URL Best for encoded URLs, query strings, and parameters. Decode Full URL Useful when the main URL structure should stay safe. Encode Again Convert readable text back into encoded URL format.

%20 Commonly decodes into a space character.

%3F Often decodes into a question mark.

%2F Usually decodes into a forward slash.

%26 Often decodes into an ampersand symbol.

Why Use a URL Decoder?

URL decoding helps you read encoded links, understand query parameters, and inspect URLs more clearly.

Readable URLs

Decode percent-encoded characters and turn technical URL strings into readable text.

Inspect Parameters

Read query strings, redirect URLs, tracking links, API values, and encoded form data.

Developer Friendly

Useful for debugging web apps, checking API URLs, and cleaning encoded browser links.

How It Works

Decode URLs in three simple steps.

Paste Encoded URL

Add your encoded URL, query string, redirect link, or encoded text into the input box.

Choose Decode Mode

Select URL decode, full URL decode, or encode again depending on your task.

Copy Clean Result

Decode instantly and copy the readable output for debugging, sharing, or editing.

URL Decoder FAQs

Common questions about decoding encoded URLs online.

Yes, this URL Decoder is free to use. You can decode encoded URLs directly in your browser.

URL decoding converts encoded values like %20, %3F, and %26 back into readable characters.

Decode URL is best for encoded components and query values. Decode Full URL is useful when you want to keep full URL structure safer.

Yes. Use the Encode Again mode to convert readable text back into encoded URL format.

No. This tool works in your browser using JavaScript, so your pasted URL is not uploaded for processing.