URL Decode
Decode URL-encoded text locally.
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What this tool does
Decode percent escapes and inspect URL query values locally. Choose how plus signs are handled and catch malformed encoding before using the result.
How to use
Paste percent-encoded text to restore readable characters.
Features
Turn percent-encoded sequences back into text and inspect query parameters.
When to use it
Read a redirect parameter from an application log without navigating to its destination.
Example and checks
Query mode treats plus as a space. Component mode preserves a literal plus, so select the mode based on where the encoded value came from. Decode only the intended layer; repeated decoding can change the meaning of an already escaped value.
Query input: tea+%26+cake
Query output: tea & cake
Component output: tea+&+cakeCommon questions
What happens to malformed percent escapes?
Malformed percent escapes cause an error. Query mode treats plus signs as spaces; component mode preserves plus signs.
Data processing
This tool processes its input locally in your browser without sending it to a server for processing. Input and results are not included in share URLs.
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