URL Encoder/Decoder
Safely encode or decode URLs for web use.
How to use
Paste the text or value you want to encode and click 'Encode URL'. To reverse a percent-encoded string, paste it and click 'Decode URL'.
- Enter your input in the text area provided.
- Adjust any settings or options if available.
- The results will be generated automatically or upon clicking the action button.
- Copy the result to your clipboard using the copy button.
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About URL Encoder/Decoder
URL Encoder/Decoder converts text using percent-encoding so it can be safely used inside a URL — for example, as a query parameter value. It encodes and decodes URL components specifically, so it's built for individual values like query parameters or path segments rather than a complete URL.
Common Use Cases
- Encoding a value (like a search query or email address) before appending it to a URL as a query parameter.
- Decoding a URL you copied from a browser address bar to read what a %-encoded parameter actually says.
- Debugging why a link with special characters (spaces, &, =, #) isn't behaving as expected.
Common Mistakes
This encodes individual URL components, not a full URL — running a complete URL (like https://example.com/page?a=1) through it will also encode the slashes and colons, breaking the URL structure. Encode just the part that needs it, such as a single query parameter value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I encode an entire URL with this tool?
You can, but it will encode every special character including the ones that make it a working URL, like ':' and '/'. This tool is built for encoding individual pieces — like a query parameter's value — not the full address.