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URL Encoder/Decoder

Safely encode and decode Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) and query parameters. Resolves percent-encoding issues with client-side privacy.

Raw String / Plain URL
Encoded Result

About URL Encoder/Decoder

Percent-encode special characters in URLs, query strings, and path segments. Prevents broken links when sharing search queries, filenames, or international text in web addresses.

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Key Capabilities

  • Encode and decode URL components
  • Handles query strings and path segments
  • Instant character-by-character encoding
  • Copy results for use in code
  • No data leaves your browser
  • Free for developers

How to use URL Encoder/Decoder

  1. 1

    Paste the URL or text to encode or decode.

  2. 2

    Select encode or decode operation.

  3. 3

    Review special characters converted to percent codes.

  4. 4

    Copy the safe URL for your application.

  5. 5

    Decode user-submitted URLs before inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I encode the entire URL?

Usually encode only the component that needs it — query values, paths — not protocol and domain.

What about plus signs in queries?

Plus may represent space in query strings depending on context. Verify your framework's rules.