Decode percent-encoded URLs to readable text - or encode them.
About this tool
Decode percent-encoded URLs back to readable text, or encode URLs for safe use. Paste a URL full of %20 and %3A sequences and see the clean version instantly - no signup, nothing uploaded, all in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How do I decode a URL online?
Paste the encoded URL and switch to decode mode - %20 becomes a space, %3A becomes a colon, and so on, instantly in your browser.
What does %2F mean in a URL?
It is the encoded form of a forward slash (/). URLs encode reserved characters so they are not misinterpreted as URL structure.
When should I decode vs encode a URL?
Decode when reading a messy URL to understand it; encode when building a URL that contains spaces or special characters.