URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URLs and query strings back to readable text. Handles %20, %26, and all percent sequences.
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What does URL decoding do?
URL decoding converts percent-encoded sequences (%20, %2F, etc.) back to their original characters. It reverses the URL encoding process.
Why is + decoded as a space?
In application/x-www-form-urlencoded format (HTML forms), + represents a space. This decoder uses decodeURIComponent which does not convert + to space — use a server-side decoder if you need that behavior.
About URL Decoder
This tool decodes percent-encoded strings using the standard decodeURIComponent() function, with a fallback for malformed sequences. Useful for reading encoded URLs, query strings, and API responses.