Free URL Decoder

Paste percent-encoded text to convert sequences such as %20 back into readable characters.

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Decode percent-encoded text to make URLs and query components easier to inspect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does %20 mean in a URL? +

%20 is the percent-encoded representation of a space character.

Does decoding validate a URL? +

No. Decoding changes percent-encoded sequences into characters; it does not confirm that a URL exists or is safe.

Can decoded text contain special characters? +

Yes. Decoding restores the characters represented by percent-encoded sequences.

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