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URL Decoder
Decode a percent-encoded URL string, full of %20 and similar codes, back into plain, readable text.
🔒 Runs in your browser. Processing behavior depends on the specific tool and its documented implementation.
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About this url decoder
URLs with encoded characters like %20 and %3D can be hard to read at a glance, this tool converts them back to plain text instantly.
How url decoder works
Each percent-encoded sequence in your text is decoded back to its original character using standard URL decoding.
Common uses
- Reading a URL's actual query parameters at a glance
- Debugging an encoded redirect or tracking link
- Converting an encoded URL back to readable form
How to use this tool
- Paste the encoded URL or text.
- Click Process.
- See the decoded, readable result.
What to know before using it
Requires valid percent-encoded sequences, malformed encoding may not decode cleanly.
Privacy and browser-first processing
Your text is decoded entirely in your browser and is never uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
What does %3D mean in a URL?
It is the percent-encoded form of an equals sign (=), commonly seen in query string parameters.