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URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode strings for safe use in URLs by converting special characters to percent-encoded format. Decode percent-encoded URLs back to readable text. Handles query parameters, spaces, ampersands, equal signs, and all special characters correctly. Essential for web developers and API work.

Updated June 2026

  1. 1Paste your text or URL
  2. 2Encode or decode
  3. 3Copy the result

How to use URL Encoder / Decoder

  1. 1

    Paste your text or URL

    Drop the string you want to encode or decode into the input box.

  2. 2

    Encode or decode

    Choose encode to escape special characters for use in a URL, or decode to reveal the original string.

  3. 3

    Copy the result

    Grab the converted output with one click.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about url encoder / decoder.

URL encoding (also called percent-encoding) replaces special characters in URLs with a percent sign followed by two hex digits. For example, a space becomes %20. URLs can only contain certain safe ASCII characters, so encoding is required for query parameters, form data, or any user-provided content in a URL.

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