URL Encoder / Decoder
Developer ToolsEncode or decode URL components and full URLs.
Output
What is URL Encoder / Decoder?
URL Encoder / Decoder converts text to and from percent-encoded URL components.
How to use URL Encoder / Decoder
- 1 Enter a URL or a piece of text.
- 2 Choose Encode or Decode.
- 3 Copy the converted value.
Supported formats and limits
- Input: text or URL
- Output: percent-encoded (or decoded) text
- Runs in your browser
Common uses
- Encode a query-string value safely.
- Decode a messy URL copied from a browser or log.
- Escape parameters before building a link.
Things to know
- Encoding the full URL and encoding a single parameter are different tasks.
- It handles percent-encoding only, not URL validation.
Privacy and file handling
Conversion is performed in your browser only.
Frequently asked questions
When do I need URL encoding?
Whenever a value contains spaces or reserved characters such as &, ?, #, or / and is used inside a query string.
When should I URL-encode text?
Whenever text goes into a URL — query parameters, paths or form values — so reserved characters are transmitted correctly.
Does encoding change the meaning of my text?
No. Decoding restores the original text exactly.
Can I decode an encoded URL here?
Yes. The tool supports both encoding and decoding.
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