URL Decoder

Decode URL-encoded text to restore its original format.

Tool Description

Easily decode URL-encoded text and retrieve the original string. This tool is useful for reading URL parameters and restoring encoded text.

URL Decoder


What is the URL Decoder?

The URL Decoder is a powerful tool that converts percent-encoded URLs back into their original, human-readable form. It helps developers, marketers, and content creators decode URLs by replacing ASCII character codes (such as `%20`, `%3A`, and `%2F`) with their corresponding symbols.

Key Features of the URL Decoder

  • Instant Decoding: Quickly converts encoded URLs back to readable text.
  • Restores Special Characters: Decodes spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters.
  • SEO & Web Friendly: Ensures URLs are properly formatted for search engines and browsers.
  • Fixes Broken URLs: Repairs links that have been encoded incorrectly.
  • One-Click Copy: Easily copy the decoded URL for immediate use.
  • Secure & Reliable: Fully online, no data is stored or shared.

How Does the URL Decoder Work?

The URL Decoder follows the percent-decoding method to restore original text and links:

  • ✅ Converts `%20` back into spaces.
  • ✅ Restores special characters (e.g., `&`, `?`, `/`) to their original form.
  • ✅ Helps decode query parameters in URLs.
  • ✅ Ensures URLs are readable and properly formatted.
  • ✅ Provides quick, reliable decoding for developers and general users.

When to Use the URL Decoder?

This tool is useful for various applications, including:

  • Web Development: Decode URLs for APIs, form submissions, and web applications.
  • SEO Optimization: Convert encoded URLs into readable formats for better indexing.
  • Social Media & Marketing: Retrieve the original links from encoded URLs.
  • Data Analysis: Extract and decode links from log files and analytics reports.
  • Fixing URL Errors: Restore incorrectly encoded URLs to their proper format.

Why Choose the URL Decoder?

The URL Decoder simplifies the decoding process by providing fast and accurate conversion, ensuring URLs are properly restored for all platforms.

  • Fast & Automatic: Get a decoded URL instantly.
  • 100% Free & Online: No installation required.
  • Accurate & Secure: No data is stored or shared.
  • Developer-Friendly: Works with JavaScript, PHP, Python, and other programming languages.
  • Cross-Platform Compatible: Works on all browsers and devices.

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