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URL Decode

URL Decode is a free online decoder that helps you decode percent-encoded URL text back to its readable form; supports decodeURIComponent and decodeURI. URL Decode uses 2 input fields, returns 2 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

Key facts

Inputs
2 fields: Encoded text and Mode
Outputs
2 values: Decoded and Output length (chars)
Runtime
your browser on the device
Mode
Decoder
Privacy
Files and text stay in the browser session.
Cost
$0, no account required

How to use URL Decode

  1. 1

    Paste or fill in the input

    Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.

  2. 2

    Run the utility

    Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.

  3. 3

    Copy the output

    Copy the output value you need from the result panel.

URL Decode details

First, enter Encoded text in URL Decode. Next, review Decoded and Output length (chars). Additionally, URL Decode uses 2 input fields and 2 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.

Paste any percent-encoded string (like %20 or %E2%9C%93) and recover the original text. Pick decodeURIComponent for query values, or decodeURI when working with a whole URL. Malformed sequences are reported instead of throwing. Runs entirely in your browser.

Common searches

  • url decode
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  • percent decode
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  • decodeuricomponent
  • decodeuri

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Frequently asked

What is URL Decode?

URL Decode is a free online decoder that helps you decode percent-encoded URL text back to its readable form; supports decodeURIComponent and decodeURI. URL Decode uses 2 input fields, returns 2 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

What inputs and outputs does URL Decode use?

URL Decode uses 2 input fields: Encoded text and Mode. URL Decode returns 2 output values: Decoded and Output length (chars).

Do my files and data stay private?

Yes. URL Decode runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.

How do I use URL Decode?

Open URL Decode, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. URL Decode runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.

Which browsers does URL Decode support?

Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. URL Decode uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.