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URL Decode
Decode percent-encoded query strings, paths, and fragments back into readable text.
Paste your dataJSON, JWT, URL, Base64 or CSV
Input
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Output
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Paste your data. Zippy detects the context and shows compatible actions.
Processed locallyNo upload · no account · your data stays in this browser
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Quick examples
Decode a query fragment
Input: name%3DAna%20%26%20age%3D20
Output: name=Ana & age=20
Read UTF-8 characters
Input: caf%C3%A9%20com%20leite
Output: café com leite
URL Decode FAQ
Does URL Decode validate the whole query?
No. It only decodes escaped characters from the provided string.
What happens with invalid encoded input?
The tool returns an error when decoding fails.
Is + automatically converted to space?
No. decodeURIComponent does not convert + to space automatically.
Can I decode path, query, or fragment text?
Yes. It accepts any URL-encoded segment as text input.
Does data stay local?
Yes. Decoding runs locally in the browser.
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