How to URL Decode a String
Turn percent encoded URL strings back into readable text using the DevHexLab URL Decoder.
Tool Used
URL Decode
Open the URL Decoder
Go to /tools/encoding/url-decode.
Paste the encoded string
Paste any URL encoded string into the input. Encoded strings look like Hello%20World%21 or contain sequences such as %2F, %3F, %3D, and similar percent codes.
Read the decoded output
The tool decodes the string as you type. %20 becomes a space, %21 becomes an exclamation mark, %2F becomes a slash, and so on. The readable text appears in the output area below.
Watch for double encoding
If the output still contains sequences like %2520 or %252F, the original string was encoded twice. Paste the decoded result back into the input and decode again to fully restore it.
Copy the readable result
Click Copy to use the decoded text in your application, share it in a chat, or paste it into a debugging tool to inspect a complex URL.
All done!
You are ready to use URL Decode like a pro.