URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode or decode URLs and query strings instantly. Convert special characters to percent-encoding and back for safe URL transmission and debugging.
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How to Use URL Encoder / Decoder
- 1
Paste your URL or text
Enter a raw URL with special characters or a percent-encoded string into the input field.
- 2
Select Encode or Decode
Choose "Encode" to convert unsafe characters to %XX format, or "Decode" to restore the original string.
- 3
Copy the output
Copy the encoded URL for use in HTTP requests, or the decoded URL for human-readable inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters need URL encoding?
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
Why does my URL have %20 instead of spaces?
About URL Encoder / Decoder
The URL Encoder / Decoder converts between human-readable URLs and their percent-encoded equivalents required for safe HTTP transmission. URL encoding is critical when building query parameters, form data, or API request URLs that contain special characters such as spaces, ampersands, or Unicode text.
Developers frequently use this tool to debug malformed URLs, encode dynamic query parameters in web applications, or decode URLs found in logs and analytics dashboards. The tool runs entirely in the browser, so your URLs — which often contain sensitive query parameters — are never shared with any server.
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