# URL Parameter Extractor Extract and parse parameters from URLs including query strings, hash fragments, and path segments > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/url-parameter-extractor - **Category:** Development - **Keywords:** url, parameters, query, extract, parse, web, http, https, url parameter extractor ## Overview The URL Parameter Extractor is a precise utility designed to deconstruct complex web addresses into their individual components, including query strings, hash fragments, and path segments. ## Inputs - **URL** (text): Enter URL to extract parameters from... - **Extract Query Parameters** (checkbox) - **Extract Hash Fragment** (checkbox) - **Extract Path Segments** (checkbox) - **Decode URL-encoded Parameters** (checkbox) - **Include URL Metadata** (checkbox) - **Output Format** (select) ## When to use - Debugging tracking parameters or UTM codes in marketing links. - Analyzing complex API endpoints to verify required query parameters. - Decoding encoded URL characters for easier readability and data validation. ## How it works - Paste your full URL into the input field. - Select your preferred extraction options, such as query parameters, hash fragments, or path segments. - Choose your desired output format, such as JSON, CSV, or a summary report. - Click the process button to instantly parse and display the structured data. ## Use cases - Validating marketing campaign links to ensure UTM parameters are correctly formatted. - Extracting dynamic variables from web application URLs for documentation purposes. - Cleaning and organizing long, complex URLs into structured data for spreadsheet analysis. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can this tool decode URL-encoded characters? Yes, enable the 'Decode URL-encoded Parameters' option to automatically convert encoded characters into readable text. ### What output formats are supported? You can export your results as JSON, HTML tables, CSV files, or a simplified summary report. ### Does it handle hash fragments? Yes, the tool can extract and parse hash fragments if the 'Extract Hash Fragment' option is enabled. ### Is my data stored on your servers? No, all URL parsing is performed locally in your browser to ensure your data privacy. ### Can I extract path segments as well as query parameters? 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