Encoding Tools
URL Decoder
Decode percent-encoded URL text into readable characters.
URL-encoded text
Processed locally — your data never leaves this browser.
Decoded text
Example input and output
Query value
a%20value%20%26%20more a value & more How to use URL Decoder
Paste or enter your url-encoded text, adjust any options, then run the tool. The result appears in the output panel where you can copy or download it.
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What this tool does
The URL Decoder converts percent-encoded URL components back into readable text and reports malformed escape sequences. It is free to use and designed for technical workflows where pasted data should stay private.
Common use cases
- Inspect query strings
- Read encoded redirect values
- Debug copied URLs
Privacy and security
Processed locally — your data never leaves this browser. Lumarc DevTools does not include a backend, account system or hidden analytics in this initial release.
Limitations
- A plus sign is preserved unless it is encoded as %20 by the source system.
Frequently asked questions
What happens with malformed encoding?
The tool shows an error instead of silently changing the input.