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Query String Decode

Query String Decode

Decode percent-encoded query string parameters back to readable text

Query String (Encoded)
Input
Mode
Query String (Decoded)
Output

What is Query String Decode?

This Query String Decode tool converts percent-encoded URL parameters back to readable text. When analyzing URLs, debugging API requests, or inspecting tracking links, query strings often contain encoded characters like %20 (space), %26 (ampersand), or %3D (equals). This tool decodes these %XX sequences back to their original characters, making it easy to read and understand query parameters, UTM tracking data, search queries, and API parameters.

How to Use

1

Paste encoded query string or URL parameters

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 UTM tracking parameters for campaign analysis

Debug API query parameters with encoded values

Read search queries from analytics tools

Inspect form submission data in URLs

Decode filter and sort parameters from web apps

Analyze encoded parameters in server logs

Key Features

Decodes all percent-encoded sequences in query strings

Handles %20, %26, %3D, and all other %XX codes

Supports Unicode and emoji in parameters

One-click copy to clipboard

Client-side processing - privacy-friendly

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Quick Examples

Try these to get started

Decode search query

Decode %20 and %26 to space and ampersand

q=coffee%20%26%20tea

Decode multiple parameters

Decode spaces in parameter values

name=John%20Doe&city=New%20York

Decode UTM parameters

Decode campaign name for analysis

utm_campaign=Summer%20Sale%202024&utm_source=email

Decode special characters

Decode comparison operators

filter=price%3E100&sort=name

Decode Unicode query

Decode accented characters

search=caf%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9

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