What happens with invalid encoded sequences?

You'll see an error message — the input must be valid percent-encoding to decode successfully.

Does it decode + as a space?

No — this tool decodes standard percent-encoding (%20 for spaces), not the application/x-www-form-urlencoded convention where + means space.

Can I decode an entire query string at once?

Yes, paste the whole string — each %XX sequence is decoded in place.

URL Decode

Decode a percent-encoded URL or query string back to readable text. Paste the encoded value and get the original text instantly.

How to Use URL Decode

1
Paste the percent-encoded text or URL you want to decode.
2
Click Decode.
3
Copy the readable result.

URL Decode Features

Decodes standard percent-encoding back to readable text.
Handles Unicode characters correctly.
Runs entirely in your browser as you type.

Why use Tool King?

Fast

No waiting rooms or sign-ups. Most files are ready in seconds.

Private

Files are processed in memory and discarded right after — never stored or shared.

Free

Every tool is free to use, with no hidden limits on the essentials.

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