PHP Functions Essential Reference

unserialize

mixed unserialize(string serialized_value) 

Converts serialized data back into a typed PHP value.

Returns:

Value represented by the serialized string; FALSE if the given argument is not a serialized value

Description:

unserialize() converts a single string of serialized data back into the value that it represents. See the serialize() function for more information on how variables are serialized. If the serialized_value argument is not a string or is an invalid format for serialized data, the function returns FALSE.

Availability:

UNIX, Windows

Version:

3.0.5+, 4+

See also:

serialize() 

Example:

Basic use of unserialize()

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