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URL Decoder

Decode percent-encoded URLs.

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Encoded URL

Result

About this tool

decodeURIComponent reverses percent-encoding for query values. decodeURI is for full URLs.

How to use

  1. Paste an encoded string.
  2. Choose component or full-URL decoding.
  3. Copy the result.

Formula and methodology

decodeURIComponent by default; decodeURI when the checkbox is off.

Worked example

hello%20world becomes hello world.

Frequently asked questions

Why did decoding fail?+

Malformed % sequences throw. Fix the encoding and try again.

Is text stored?+

No.

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