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Percent Decode
Percent-decode URLs and text by converting %XX hexadecimal sequences back to characters
Text (Percent-Encoded)
Input
Mode
Text (Decoded)
Output
What is Percent Decode?
This Percent Decode tool converts percent-encoded text back to readable characters by decoding %XX hexadecimal sequences. When URLs, query parameters, or API responses contain encoded characters like %20 (space), %3A (colon), or %2F (slash), this tool decodes them back to their original form. Essential for debugging web applications, analyzing URLs, reading encoded data, and understanding percent-encoded content from logs, APIs, and tracking systems.
How to Use
1
Paste percent-encoded text or URL
2
Click Decode to convert %XX sequences to characters
3
Copy the decoded, readable output
4
Use for debugging, analysis, or documentation
Common Use Cases
Decode percent-encoded URLs from logs and error messages
Read query parameters with %XX encoded values
Debug API responses with percent-encoded data
Analyze tracking URLs and UTM parameters
Decode OAuth callback URLs and redirects
Convert encoded file names and paths
Key Features
RFC 3986 compliant percent-decoding
Converts %XX hexadecimal to characters
Handles ASCII and Unicode sequences
One-click copy to clipboard
Client-side processing - privacy-friendly
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