Developer utility
Standalone tool pageURL Encoder & Decoder Online
Encode or decode URLs and query strings instantly. Easily handles special characters, spaces, and percent-encoding locally in your browser.
URL Encoder & Decoder
How It Works
Enter your values into URL Encoder, let the browser process the data, and review the result instantly.
Example
Example: use URL Encoder to test a scenario before making a decision.
When to use this tool
- Encoding search query parameters or API query strings containing spaces or special characters.
- Decoding raw web server request logs to inspect full URLs clearly.
How to use
- Paste your plain text or URL into the left text box.
- Click "URL Encode" to encode the text.
- Click "URL Decode" to decode percent-encoded text back to normal.
- Copy the output instantly using the Copy button.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL Encoding?
URL encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a percent (%) followed by two hexadecimal digits.
What is URL Decoding?
URL decoding reverses the encoding process, changing percent-encoded sequences back to their original characters.