Restoring percent-encoded text
Sequences such as %20 and %C3%A9 are converted back to spaces and Unicode characters using standard URL component rules.
URL Decode
Decode percent-encoded URL component text into its readable Unicode value. Malformed sequences are reported without altering the input.
Decode workspace
Restore percent-encoded URL component text.
Encoded URL component
Decoded text
Your text stays on this device.
Strict malformed-input handling
Incomplete percent sequences and invalid UTF-8 produce a readable error rather than a partially decoded result.
URL Decode FAQ
Does a plus sign become a space?
No. This tool follows URL component semantics, where a plus sign remains a plus. Form-encoded data may use different rules.
Can I decode a complete URL?
You can, but encoded structural characters will also be restored. It is safer to decode only the component or value you intend to inspect.