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URL Decoding | Frequently asked Questions

There are many questions that you will have when you look at a URL. A URL is nothing but an address for a resource on the internet. Here are some of the common questions we have come across.

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If you want to decode a URL, please use our URL Decoder tool, it is available for free.

Demystifying URL Decoder - Your Top Questions Answered

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Published Date: September 9, 2022

Updated Date: September 9, 2022

What does URL stands for?

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator

What is a URL?

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique identifer that is used by the browsers to locate a resource on the internet. Everything we access on the internet has an address. Hence, we always put a URL in the address bar of the browser.

How do I decode a URL?

Every programming language has its own implementation on decode a string or a URL. However, there are many free online tools available to How do I decode a URL

What is the %27 symbol in a URL?

single quote - A url encoded string in some cases will have a %27. URLs cannot consist of a special characters like a single quote and hence it has to be encoded into its Hexadecimal equivalent. Single Quote is 27 in hexadecimal.

What is the %23 symbol in a URL?

hash or pound or # - A url encoded string in some cases will have a %23. URLs cannot consist of special characters like # and hence it has to be encoded into its Hexadecimal equivalent. %23 is the hexadecimal value for #

What is the %40 symbol in a URL?

@ - A url encoded string in some cases will have a %40. URLs cannot consist of special characters like @ and hence it has to be encoded into its Hexadecimal equivalent. %40 is the hexadecimal value for @

Can my browser decode URL?

Most modern browsers are capable of encoding and decoding URL based on the use case. In most cases, URLs are encoded and transmitted in an encoded manner. However, just for the users viewing, it may be available in a decoded format for easier readability.