What does this tool do?
| Direct answer | URL Decode converts %XX hex escapes back into their original characters. |
| Key fact | A malformed escape like %GG makes the whole string undecodable per the spec; the decoder reports it. |
| Processing | Runs locally in your browser; no data is sent to a server. |
How to use
- Paste an encoded URL or string.
- Click URL-decode.
- Copy the readable text.
Example
Input
hello%20world%20%26%20more
Output
hello world & more
Who is this for?
This tool was built for people who need a fast answer in the browser — no install, no account, no data leaving the device.
Developers verifying file checksums, DevOps engineers generating secrets, and security students learning encoding basics — all without uploading data to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Can it handle full URLs?
Paste the whole URL — encoded parts are decoded; a full URL with unencoded structure may error.
Does it decode + as space?
No, + is kept literal. Query-string mode decodes + as space.
What if decoding fails?
The input contains an invalid % escape sequence; fix it or decode the parts separately.