🌐URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode or decode URL components for safe use in web addresses.

Plain Text / URL

Encoded Output

About URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode special characters in URLs using percent-encoding so they can be safely transmitted over the internet, or decode encoded URL strings back to human-readable form. Supports both full URL encoding and component-level encoding for query parameters, paths, and fragments.

How to Use URL Encoder/Decoder

1
Paste your URL or string
Enter the text or URL you want to encode or decode.
2
Choose encode or decode
Click Encode to percent-encode special characters, or Decode to convert them back.
3
Copy the output
Use the copy button to grab the result for your project.

Common Use Cases

Encoding query string parameters for API calls
Decoding URL-encoded strings from logs or redirects
Building safe redirect URLs in web applications
Debugging malformed URLs with special characters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding replaces special characters with a percent sign followed by two hexadecimal digits, ensuring URLs are valid and safe to transmit.

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI encodes a full URL preserving its structure, while encodeURIComponent encodes individual parts like query parameters, converting characters like & and = as well.

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