URL Decoder
🔓 Decode Your URL
What Is URL Decoding?
URL decoding is the reverse of URL encoding — it converts percent-encoded strings (like `%20` for a space) back into their original readable form. It is essential for reading query parameters, debugging APIs, and understanding encoded URLs.
Why Use Our URL Decoder?
Our tool runs entirely in your browser. It supports both full URL decoding and component decoding, and it can even break down a URL into its parts (protocol, host, path, query, hash). Your data never leaves your device.
Key Features
- 🔓 Decode — percent-encoded → readable text
- 🔒 Encode — text → percent-encoded URL
- 🧩 Component — decode parameters only
- 🔍 Analyze — break URL into parts
- 💡 Example — load a demo value
- 🌐 Unicode safe — supports any language
- 🔐 100% private — nothing leaves your browser
Common URL Decodings
Perfect For
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this URL decoder free?
Yes, our URL decoder is 100% free with no signup and no limits.
What is the difference between decodeURI and decodeURIComponent?
decodeURI preserves URL structure characters like `/`, `:`, `?`, `&`, `=`. decodeURIComponent decodes everything, including those characters.
What does the Analyze button do?
It breaks the decoded URL into parts — protocol, host, path, query parameters, and hash — so you can inspect each component.
Does it store my URLs?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, fully responsive on phones, tablets, and desktops.
