Text & Code

URL Encoder / Decoder

Safely percent-encode text for use in URLs and query strings, or decode an encoded URL back to readable text. Handles spaces, symbols and Unicode correctly, so links, API parameters and redirects always work as expected. Runs locally in your browser.

Runs in your browserNo uploads, instantFree, no sign-up
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▸ Highlights
  • Encode & decode in real time
  • Component and full-URI modes
  • Unicode safe
  • One-click copy

How to use the URL Encoder / Decoder

  1. 01

    Choose a mode

    Encode or decode, component or whole URI.

  2. 02

    Paste your text

    Drop in the URL or string.

  3. 03

    Get the result

    The output updates instantly.

  4. 04

    Copy

    Copy the encoded or decoded value.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the two encode modes?+

“Component” encodes everything including / ? & = (use it for query values). “Full URI” preserves URL structure characters, which is right when encoding an entire address.

Why do spaces become %20?+

Spaces and other special characters aren't allowed in URLs, so they're replaced with a percent-encoded equivalent — %20 for a space — to keep the link valid.

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