URL Decode
FreeDecode percent-encoded URL strings to plain text
https://x.com/?a=b
About URL Decode
Percent-encoded URLs are unreadable at a glance: %20, %3D, and %2F hide the spaces, equals signs, and slashes you actually care about. When you are debugging a request, reading a log, or parsing a redirect parameter, you need the human-readable original. This tool decodes percent-encoded strings back into plain text so you can see what the URL really says.
Paste an encoded string and the converter replaces each percent-escape with its original character, reversing standard URL encoding. It is free, browser-based, needs no account, and returns the result instantly. It works on full URLs or individual parameter values, turning escaped sequences back into the spaces, symbols, and Unicode characters they represent.
Common uses
- Reading a percent-encoded URL from a log or analytics report
- Decoding a query parameter to see its real value while debugging
- Recovering an embedded redirect URL passed as a parameter
- Making an escaped link human-readable
- Verifying what a client actually sent in an encoded request
How to use
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Configure options
Set your preferences using the options panel below.
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Click Generate
Click the process button to generate your result instantly.
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Copy or download
Copy the result to clipboard or download it directly to your device.
Why ToolHub?
- Accurate conversion
- Multiple formats
- Instant results
FAQ
Does it decode plus signs as spaces?
Standard percent decoding turns %20 into a space. In query strings a plus often means a space too, depending on how the value was encoded.
Can I decode a full URL?
Yes. It reverses percent escapes wherever they appear, so both whole URLs and single parameter values work.
What if the string is only partly encoded?
Unescaped characters pass through unchanged while valid percent sequences are decoded, so partially encoded strings still work.
Is Unicode restored correctly?
Yes. Percent-escaped byte sequences are reassembled into their original characters, including non-ASCII ones.
Can I use URL Decode on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.