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About URL Decode
URL Decode is a free online web developer tool from Toolbench. Decode percent-encoded URLs and query strings. Paste your text and the result updates instantly as you type or change the options.
- Category
- Web Developer Tools
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Not required
- Runs
- Entirely in your browser
How to use URL Decode
- Paste or type your text into the input box.
- Adjust the options (treat + as space).
- Copy the result, or click “use output” to chain another transformation.
Example
With the default settings, this input:
https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2F%3Fq%3Dhello%20worldbecomes:
https://example.com/?q=hello worldOptions
| Treat + as space | On / off (default on) |
|---|
Privacy
Everything runs in your browser: what you type or paste is processed by JavaScript on your device, not on a server. If you are signed out, nothing is saved at all. If you sign in with Google, your inputs and settings are saved privately to your account so they sync across devices.
Frequently asked questions
Is URL Decode free?
Yes. URL Decode is completely free with no sign-up, no usage limits and no watermarks.
Is my data private?
Yes. URL Decode processes everything in your browser. Signed out, nothing is saved; signed in, your inputs sync privately to your own account.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Toolbench runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone — there is nothing to install.
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