Free URL Encoder & Decoder Online

How to use

1. 1

   Paste your text or URL

   Enter the text or URL you want to encode or decode.

2. 2

   Click Encode or Decode

   Encode converts special characters to percent-encoded form. Decode reverses it.

3. 3

   Copy the result

   Use the Copy button to copy your encoded or decoded output.

Why use this tool?

• ✓Runs entirely in your browser with no server calls
• ✓Handles all percent-encoded characters including %20 spaces
• ✓Shows clear errors for malformed percent-encoding sequences
• ✓Useful for building query strings, API calls, and debugging URLs

Frequently asked questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts characters that are not allowed in URLs - like spaces, &, =, and # - into a safe format using a % followed by two hex digits (e.g., space becomes %20).

When do I need to URL encode?

When building query parameters, embedding URLs inside other URLs, or working with APIs that require encoded inputs.

Is this the same as encodeURIComponent?

Yes, this tool uses the same encoding as JavaScript's encodeURIComponent function.

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