Developer Browser-based

URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode or decode URLs and text for safe web transmission.

All encoding and decoding happens locally in your browser.

How to use URL Encoder/Decoder

Use URL Encoder/Decoder when you need a quick developer utility without installing software or creating an account. Enter your values or text in the tool above, review the instant result, then copy or save the output when the tool supports it.

  • Works directly in a modern browser on desktop or mobile.
  • Designed for fast repeat use from the root URL /url-encoder-decoder.
  • Input stays in your browser unless a tool clearly says otherwise.

Features

  • Encode URLs and text
  • Decode URL-encoded strings
  • Handle special characters properly
  • Copy result instantly
  • See which characters are being encoded

Use Cases

  • Preparing query parameters
  • Decoding URL parameters
  • Handling special characters in paths
  • Debugging URL issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do URLs need encoding?

URLs can only contain certain characters. Special characters like spaces, &, and # must be encoded to be safely transmitted in URLs.

What characters are encoded?

Characters outside the safe set (A-Z a-z 0-9 - _ . ~) are percent-encoded. For example, space becomes %20.

Is the encoding done on my device?

Yes. All encoding and decoding happens in your browser without sending data to any server.

Can I encode full URLs?

Yes, but be careful to only encode the parts that need encoding. The protocol (https://) and domain should not be encoded.