Converter Tools

URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode or decode URLs and query strings. Handle special characters in URLs safely for web development.

How to Use

  1. 1 Paste your text or URL into the input field.
  2. 2 Click "Encode" to convert special characters to percent-encoded format.
  3. 3 Click "Decode" to convert percent-encoded text back to readable form.
  4. 4 Copy the result with the copy button.

Benefits

Encode and decode URLs with one click
Handles all special characters and Unicode text
Uses standard encodeURIComponent / decodeURIComponent
Works entirely offline in your browser

Frequently Asked Questions

What characters get encoded?

All characters except A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and - _ . ~ are converted to their percent-encoded equivalents (e.g., space becomes %20).

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

This tool uses encodeURIComponent which encodes everything except unreserved characters. encodeURI leaves characters like / : ? # intact, suitable for full URLs.

Can I encode entire URLs?

This tool encodes individual components (like query parameter values). For encoding entire URLs, the result may differ from encodeURI.

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