Python String decode() method

Python String decode() method

The string.decode() method decodes the string using the codec registered for encoding. Default encoding is the current default string encoding. It may raise errors to set a different error handling scheme.

Syntax

decode([encoding[, errors]])

Parameter

Encoding: This parameter represents a String specifying the encoding to use. The default value is UTF-8

Errors: This parameter is given to set a different error handling scheme. The default for errors is 'strict', meaning that encoding errors raise a UnicodeError. 

Return

This method returns the decoded string.

Example 1

 # Python String program explaining
 # the decode() method
 # initializing the string  
 Str = "This is my Python String example";
 # encoding the specified string
 Str = Str.encode('base64','strict');
 # printing the encoded string
 print ("Encoded String: " + Str)
 # decoding the encoded string
 print "Decoded String: " + Str.decode('base64','strict') 

Output

Encoded String: VGhpcyBpcyBteSBQeXRob24gU3RyaW5nIGV4YW1wbGU=
Decoded String: This is my Python String example

Example 2

 # Python String program explaining
 # the decode() method
 # initializing the string  
 txt = "My name is Reema"
 # decoding the string
 x = txt.decode()
 # printing the decoded string
 print(x) 

Output

My name is Reema