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Free URL Decoder

Decode percent-encoded URLs and make them readable. Convert %20 to spaces and more.

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💡 What is URL Decoding?

URL decoding converts percent-encoded characters back to their original form. For example, %20 becomes a space, %26 becomes an ampersand, and %3F becomes a question mark.

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Common URL Decodings

%20 → space
%21 → !
%22 → "
%23 → #
%24 → $
%25 → %
%26 → &
%27 → '
%28 → (
%29 → )
%2A → *
%2B → +
%2C → ,
%2F → /
%3A → :
%3B → ;
%3C → <
%3D → =
%3E → >
%3F → ?
%40 → @
%5B → [
%5C → \
%5D → ]
%5E → ^
%60 → `
%7B → {
%7C → |
%7D → }
%7E → ~
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL decoding? ▼
URL decoding is the process of converting percent-encoded characters back to their original readable form. For example, %20 becomes a space, and %26 becomes an ampersand.
When would I need to decode a URL? ▼
You might need to decode a URL when reading query parameters, analyzing web analytics, debugging URLs, or converting encoded URLs back to readable text.
What does %20 mean in a URL? ▼
%20 is the URL encoding for a space character. Spaces are not allowed in URLs, so they are replaced with %20 when transmitted.
Is this URL decoder free? ▼
Yes, our URL decoder is 100% free with no hidden charges. No registration or sign-up required. Use it as many times as you want.
Can I decode multiple URLs at once? ▼
Yes, you can paste any amount of text containing encoded URLs and decode them all at once with our tool.