Tool Information
The URL Decoder is an indispensable tool for web developers and anyone who needs to interpret and handle data that is passed through URLs. It allows you to decode URL-encoded strings back to their original format. URL encoding is the process of converting special characters into a URL-safe format. Our decoder reverses this process, so you can see the original data. This is essential for building reliable web applications and APIs that can handle dynamic data. The tool is designed to be fast and accurate, and it can decode any URL-encoded string. It is a simple and effective way to work with data that is passed through URLs. By using our decoder, you can ensure that you are able to correctly interpret the data that your application is receiving, and you can prevent errors that can arise from incorrect data handling. Our URL Decoder is a must-have tool for any developer who works with web applications or APIs. It is a simple yet powerful tool that can have a big impact on your development workflow. By using our decoder, you can write more robust and reliable code, and you can ensure that your applications are able to handle all types of data.
URL Decoder Online
Decode URL-encoded strings (percent encoding like %20) back into plain text. This tool runs entirely in your browser — fast, private, and secure.
How to Use the URL Decoder
- Paste or type your URL-encoded text into the input editor
- Click the "Decode" button to convert it back into plain text
- View the decoded result in the output editor
- Use the copy button to copy the decoded text
💡 Pro Tip: URL decoding is useful when dealing with query strings, APIs, and encoded data in URLs.
What is a URL Decoder?
A URL Decoder is a tool that converts a URL-encoded string (also known as a percent-encoded string) back into its readable, original format. URL encoding replaces reserved characters (like spaces, `&`, or `/`) with a `%` followed by two hexadecimal digits, and a decoder reverses this process.
Why Use Our URL Decoder?
- Readability: To make a long, encoded URL or query string readable by humans.
- Debugging: To inspect the parameters and values in a URL that have been encoded for transmission.
- Data Extraction: To extract and use data from a URL's query string that has been encoded.
- API Testing: To ensure that the data you are receiving from or sending to an API is correctly formatted.
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