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.
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.