URL Decoder: Simple Tool for Clear URLs

Introduction

A URL decoder turns encoded text into plain text. It also encodes text for safe links. URL means Uniform Resource Locator. Many links use percent encoding to carry special characters. Percent encoding uses a percent sign and two hex digits.

This url decoder reads those codes and outputs readable text. It can also encode any text for use in a link. You get fast results and clear feedback each time.

How to Use This Tool

Follow these steps to decode or encode your data.

1. Paste your string into the Input box.
2. Select Decode URL to turn codes into text.
3. Select Encode URL to prepare text for a link.
4. Read the result in the Result box.
5. Select Copy Result to copy the output.
6. Select Clear All to reset both boxes.
7. Press Control and Enter to run decode from the keyboard.

Fields and actions explained

• Input: Paste a full URL or an encoded piece, like Hello%20World.
• Decode URL: Converts percent codes into readable text.
• Encode URL: Converts text into percent codes for safe sharing.
• Result: Shows the output after you run an action.
• Copy Result: Copies the output to your clipboard.
• Clear All: Empties both boxes and sets focus back to input.
• Quick Reference: Shows common mappings, like space to %20.

What the output means

• After Decode URL, you see plain text. Example: Hello%20World becomes Hello World.
• After Encode URL, you see codes for special characters. Example: a plus becomes %2B.

Notes and limits

• Use valid percent pairs like %20 or %2F for decoding.
• Invalid pairs trigger a clear status message.
• Plus stays plus during decode, it does not turn into a space.
• Encoding uses component rules that also encode slashes and colons.
• Best for parameter values and text snippets, not whole links that need slashes.

Benefits of Using Our URL Decoder

This url decoder saves time and prevents mistakes. You get an instant view of what a link carries. You can also prepare clean values for forms and queries.

• Read long query strings without guesswork.
• Clean messy redirect links from emails.
• Decode parameters from log files and bug reports.
• Prepare a search term for a link or an API call.
• Check callback data from webhooks and redirects.

Here are quick examples you can try now.

• Decode: Hello%20World to Hello World.
• Decode: q%3Durl%2520decoder to q=url%20decoder.
• Encode: summer sale to summer%20sale.
• Encode: a+b to a%2Bb.

Why You’ll Love This Tool

The url decoder works fast and gives clear feedback. Buttons state their job with simple labels. The output selects itself so you can copy right away. The quick reference helps you learn common codes with ease.

It follows web standards for encoding and decoding. That means consistent results across browsers. New users get simple steps. Power users get speed and accuracy.

Get Started Now

Paste an encoded string into the input box. Select Decode URL, then read the result. Try this sample: Hello%20World. You should see Hello World.

Need to build a link parameter instead. Type your text into input and select Encode URL. The result will be safe to place in a query string. Use Copy Result to grab it fast.

Keep this url decoder handy for daily checks. It turns tricky codes into clear text in a snap.