URL Decoder
Decode URL encoded strings
What Is a URL Decoder?
A URL decoder converts percent-encoded URL strings back into human-readable text. When URLs contain special characters, spaces, and non-ASCII characters, they are encoded as percent-encoded sequences like %20 for spaces and %E2%82%AC for the euro sign. Tooliva's free online URL decoder restores encoded URLs to their readable form instantly.
Why Use Tooliva's Online URL Decoder?
Developers frequently encounter URL-encoded strings in query parameters, form submissions, API responses, and redirect URLs. Manually decoding these is tedious and error-prone. Tooliva decodes any URL-encoded string instantly, handling standard encoding, UTF-8 characters, and plus-sign spaces. Everything runs in your browser for complete privacy.
How to Decode a URL Online
- Paste your URL-encoded string into the input area.
- Click Decode and the tool converts all percent-encoded characters back to readable text.
- Copy the decoded URL or text to your clipboard.
Key Features
- Full percent-encoding support — decodes all
%XXsequences to characters - UTF-8 support — handles multi-byte encoded characters correctly
- Plus-sign handling — converts
+back to spaces for form data - Instant decoding — processes URLs of any length in milliseconds
- Free and private — no sign-up, no uploads, browser-based
Common Use Cases
Backend developers decode URL query parameters to extract user input. SEO professionals decode encoded URLs for analysis and auditing. Security analysts decode suspicious redirect URLs to inspect destinations. Data engineers decode URL-encoded fields in database exports. Web developers debug form submissions with encoded POST data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is URL encoding?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces unsafe characters with percent-encoded sequences. Spaces become %20, special characters become %XX, and non-ASCII characters become multi-byte sequences.
Q: Can I decode query parameters?
Yes. Paste the entire URL or just the encoded query string, and the tool decodes all percent-encoded values.
Q: Does it handle UTF-8 characters?
Yes. Multi-byte UTF-8 encoded characters like emoji, accented letters, and non-Latin scripts are decoded correctly.
Q: Is the decoding private?
Yes. All decoding happens in your browser. Your URL data never leaves your device.