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URL Decode Data

Decode URL-encoded text back into readable values. Paste encoded data and get clean output in seconds.

URL encoded data

Paste one encoded value per line to decode.

Processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

Decoded outputReadable text decoded from URL-encoded values.

0 lines in0 lines outN/A runtime

Typical lists process in under 1ms on modern browsers.

How to URL decode data

Decode in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Paste encoded text

    Add one encoded value per line in the input box.

  2. 2
    Decode

    Click "URL decode" to convert each line.

  3. 3
    Copy output

    Copy the decoded results for your workflow.

Use decoding to troubleshoot query params or tracking links.

Who should use this tool?

  • Developers debugging URLs
  • Marketers reviewing tracking links
  • QA teams verifying encoded params

Examples

Decodes spaces and punctuation.

"hello%20world" -> hello world

Decodes full URLs.

"https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2F%3Fq%3Dred%20apple" -> https://example.com/?q=red apple

Decodes symbols from query strings.

"cats%20%26%20dogs" -> cats & dogs

Decode URLs without manual cleanup

Convert URL-encoded strings back into readable text instantly.

Use this URL decoder to turn encoded strings into readable text for debugging, QA, or analytics. Paste your encoded values line by line, decode them instantly, and copy the results. The tool runs entirely in your browser for fast, private processing.

Readable text

Turn encoded strings back into human-readable values.

  • Line-by-line output
  • Instant decoding
  • No server upload
Bulk ready

Decode multiple values at once for debugging or QA.

  • Bulk paste
  • Keeps order
  • Copy or download easily
Privacy first: we never send your input to a server. Everything runs locally in your browser.

URL decoding tips

Keep encoded inputs valid to avoid decoding errors.

  • Decode one value per line for clarity.
  • Check for malformed percent encoding.
  • Verify decoded output before publishing links.

Frequently asked questions

What if the input is malformed?>
The decoder will return an error message if a line is not valid URL encoding.
Can I decode full URLs?>
Yes. Paste full URLs to decode the entire string.
Is my data sent anywhere?>
No. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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