DEVELOPER TOOLS
URL Encoder/Decoder
Encode or decode strings to safely transport data across the web using percent-encoding.
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How to Use URL Encoder/Decoder
1
Choose your mode
Select Encode to make a URL safe for transfer or Decode to read an encoded URL.
2
Enter your URL
Paste your text or encoded string into the input box.
3
Get the result
The converted URL appears instantly in the output box.
4
Copy the output
Click Copy Result to instantly copy your encoded or decoded string.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do URLs need to be encoded?
URLs can only be sent over the Internet using the ASCII character set. Unsafe characters like spaces must be converted to a safe format, like %20.
What characters get encoded?
Spaces, special symbols like ?, &, =, and non-ASCII characters get converted to their percent-encoded equivalents.
When should I use URL decoding?
When you receive a URL or query string with percent symbols (%) and want to read the original human-readable text.
Is URL encoding the same as HTML encoding?
No. URL encoding makes text safe for web addresses. HTML encoding makes text safe to display on a webpage.
Is this tool secure for sensitive URLs?
Yes. All processing is strictly done in your browser locally. No data is sent to our servers.