---
title: "__urldecode"
description: "JMeter __urldecode function reference: syntax, parameters, and practical examples for parameterizing test plans with dynamic values."
url: https://docs.jmeter.ai/functions/urldecode/
lastUpdated: 2026-10-01
source: docs.jmeter.ai
---

# __urldecode

*Also documented in context in the [full Functions and Variables reference](/user-manual/functions/#__urldecode).*

Function to decode a `application/x-www-form-urlencoded` string.
Note: use UTF-8 as the encoding scheme.

For example, the string

```bash
\${__urldecode(Word+%22school%22+is+%22%C3%A9cole%22+in+french)}
```

returns
`Word "school" is "école" in french`.

Uses Java class [URLDecoder](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/net/URLDecoder.html).

| Name | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| String to decode | Yes | The string with URL encoded chars to decode. |

## Related

- [Functions and Variables Guide](/topics/functions-and-variables/)
- [Regex Extractor Builder](/tools/regex-tester/)
- [Full Functions Reference](/user-manual/functions/)
- [Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/)