URL Encoder / Decoder

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Encode strings for safe use in URLs, query parameters and paths, or decode percent-encoded strings back to plain text.

Last updated June 2025 2 min read Works in browser Privacy first

URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode components, full URIs or query strings — with live validation.

Valid

Component escapes reserved characters (?, #, =) for query values. Full URI preserves reserved chars — use it when the input is a full URL.

hello%20world%20%26%20everyone
Steps

How to use

  1. Choose Encode or Decode.
  2. Paste your text or URL.
  3. Copy the result.
Why you’ll love it

Benefits

Free forever

No trials, no paywalls, no ads inside the tool.

Zero friction

No sign up, no email, no cookies you didn’t ask for.

Fast by design

Interactions render in under 200ms on modern devices.

In practice

Examples

  • Encode a search query with spaces and symbols.
  • Decode percent-encoded data from an analytics URL.
Tips

Pro tips

  • Use encodeURIComponent for query values; encodeURI keeps path structure.
Watch out

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Skipping validation before copying the output.
  • Not double-checking the input for hidden characters (leading spaces, invisible unicode).
  • Sharing sensitive data through URLs — use the copy button instead.

Frequently asked questions

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