Free Online Text URL Decoder Tool
About URL Decoder
Our free online URL decoder tool helps you convert percent-encoded URLs back to their original form. URL encoding (also known as percent-encoding) is used to represent characters in URLs that might otherwise have special meanings or be invalid.
What is URL Encoding/Decoding?
URL encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits. For example:
- Space becomes %20
- Forward slash (/) becomes %2F
- Question mark (?) becomes %3F
When to Use URL Decoding
You might need to decode URLs when:
- Working with encoded URLs in web development
- Debugging website links
- Analyzing web traffic data
- Processing query parameters
- Reading encoded URLs in emails or documents
How Our URL Decoder Works
Our tool makes URL decoding simple:
- Paste your encoded URL in the input box
- Click "Decode URL"
- Get your human-readable URL in the output box
- Use the "Copy" button to easily save the result
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's the difference between URL encoding and decoding?
A: Encoding converts special characters to percent-encoded format, while decoding converts them back to normal characters.
Q: Is this tool free to use?
A: Yes, our URL decoder is completely free with no limitations.
Q: Does this tool work with all encoded URLs?
A: Yes, it handles all standard percent-encoded URLs according to RFC 3986.
Q: Can I decode multiple URLs at once?
A: Yes, you can paste multiple encoded URLs in the input box and decode them all at once.
Q: Is my data safe when using this tool?
A: Absolutely! All processing happens in your browser - we don't send your URLs to any server.
