URL Decoder

Turn percent-encoded URLs back into readable text and see every query parameter laid out clearly.

FreeNo sign-upRuns in your browserMobile-friendly

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What does the URL Decoder do?

Paste a long tracking link or encoded string to decode it. If you paste a full URL, the tool also lists each query parameter and its decoded value in a table — handy for inspecting UTM parameters or debugging redirects.

Malformed sequences (such as a lone “%”) are left as they are, with a warning, instead of the whole decode failing.

How to use the URL Decoder

  1. Paste the encoded URL or text.
  2. Choose whether “+” means a space.
  3. Read the decoded text and parameter table.
  4. Copy the result.

Examples

Tracking link

?q=caf%C3%A9+%26+chai&utm_source=newsletter decodes to q = “café & chai”, utm_source = “newsletter”.

Common use cases

  • Reading tracking and affiliate links
  • Debugging API requests
  • Inspecting redirect URLs

Features and benefits

  • Private by design — your data is processed on your device and never uploaded.
  • Free with no account, no watermark and no usage limits.
  • Works on phones, tablets and desktops in any modern browser.

Limitations to know

  • Doubly encoded strings (such as %2520) need decoding twice — click “Use result as input”.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I see %20 in URLs?

It is the encoded form of a space.

Should + be decoded as a space?

In form data and many query strings, yes. In paths, + is a literal plus sign.

Is it safe?

Yes, decoding happens locally.

Embed this tool on your website

Add the free URL Decoder to your blog or website. Paste the code into your page’s HTML; the tool runs in your visitors’ browsers and stays up to date automatically. Please keep the credit line below the tool.

Free to use on any website. The tool runs inside an iframe served from viptools.pk; nothing your visitors type is sent to your site or ours. Preview the embedded version.

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