URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URL strings back to readable text. Handles %20 spaces, + signs and all percent-encoded characters. Live decoding with sequence counter.
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URL Decoder ⚡ Live⚡
Live Decoding
Paste a URL-encoded string and the decoded result appears instantly.
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Handles + Encoding
Decodes both %20 (percent-encoding) and + (form-encoding) as spaces.
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Sequence Counter
Shows exactly how many percent-encoded sequences were decoded.
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100% Private
All decoding runs in your browser using native JavaScript APIs.
⭐ User Reviews
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Ryan T.
1 week ago
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The live mode is a game changer. See the encoded output update in real time as you type — no button needed.
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Kira M.
2 weeks ago
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More reliable than similar tools. Works entirely in the browser so I can use it offline and trust my data stays private.
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Felix K.
2 weeks ago
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The character breakdown table is fantastic for understanding what changed. I use this to teach encoding concepts to my team.
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Nadia R.
3 weeks ago
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Clean, fast, no registration required. The copy button works every time and the stats row gives a great summary.
Encoder Tools📖 How to Use
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Paste encoded URL
Paste the percent-encoded URL or query string into the input field.
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Decode + signs
Click Decode All (+) if the URL uses + for spaces (HTML form encoding).
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Check the output
The decoded readable URL or text appears in the output field.
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Copy the result
Click Copy Decoded to copy the clean, readable output.
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❓ FAQ
What characters are percent-encoded in URLs?+
Non-ASCII characters, spaces, and special characters like &, =, ?, #, %, +, /, : are percent-encoded. Each character is represented as a % followed by its two-digit hexadecimal ASCII value (e.g. space = %20, & = %26).
What does %20 mean?+
%20 is the percent-encoded representation of a space character. The 20 is the hexadecimal code for ASCII 32 (space). URL decoding replaces %20 with a literal space.
Why are some URLs encoded with + instead of %20?+
HTML form data uses application/x-www-form-urlencoded format where spaces are + rather than %20. Query strings from HTML forms often use + for spaces. The Decode All (+) button converts + to %20 first, then decodes.
What is the difference between a URL and a URI?+
A URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) is the general term; a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a URI that specifies a network location. URL encoding (percent-encoding) applies to both and is defined in RFC 3986.
Can I decode multiple URLs at once?+
Paste multiple encoded URLs separated by newlines. The tool decodes the entire content as one string. For true batch decoding, split your URLs and process each individually.