How to decode a URL
- Paste the encoded text or link.
- Choose a URL part, a whole URL or form data.
- Copy the decoded text.
About this tool
Paste a link or text full of codes like %20 and %C3%A9 and read it in plain characters again. Decode a single component, a whole URL that keeps codes for reserved characters like %2F, or form data where a plus sign means a space. If a code is damaged, you get a message that points to where, not a crash.
Common questions
Why does it say my text is not valid?
A percent sign must be followed by two hex digits, and a group of codes must form valid UTF-8. The message shows the position of the first problem. A text cut off in the middle of a code is the most common cause.
When does a plus sign become a space?
Only in Form data mode. In a normal URL a plus sign means a plus sign, so the other modes leave it alone.
Why are some codes left in Whole URL mode?
Codes such as %2F and %3F stand for characters that have a special meaning in a link. Decoding them could change what the link does, so they are kept. Use component mode to decode everything.
Is it free to use?
Yes. There's no sign-up, and you can use it as often as you like.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs inside your browser, so what you enter stays on your device.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in your browser on a computer or a phone.