Reverse URL Percent Encoding
Got a messy URL filled with percent signs? Decode it back into readable text to understand what data is being passed.
When to use this solution:
Use this when you need to read the contents of a complex URL or debug why data isn't being received correctly.
Common Use Cases
Reading search queries in URLsDebugging API parameter errorsConverting %-heavy logsRecovering text from shared links
1Step-by-Step Guide
Paste the encoded URL
Copy the full URL or just the encoded portion into the decoder.
Select 'Decode'
Watch the tool translate %20 back to spaces and other symbols to their original form.
Inspect the content
Read the clear, human-friendly version of the data.
Handle mistakes
If the encoding was malformed, the tool will help you identify where the break is.
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Decode URL NowFrequently Asked Questions
Why is my text still messy?
Sometimes data is double-encoded. Try running the decoder a second time if needed.
Is this the same as UTF-8?
Our decoder handles UTF-8 correctly as it's the modern standard for web encoding.