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URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode or decode URLs and URI components online. Convert special characters to their percent-encoded equivalents for safe URL transmission.

Component: Encodes everything — use for query parameter values

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?
URL encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Non-ASCII characters are replaced with a % followed by two hexadecimal digits.
When do I need URL encoding?
URL encoding is needed when passing data in query strings, form submissions, or any time special characters need to be safely transmitted in a URL.
What is the difference between URI and URL encoding?
URI component encoding encodes more characters than full URL encoding, including :, /, ?, and #. Use component encoding for query parameter values.

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How to Use

  1. 1 Paste your URL or text into the input field.
  2. 2 Click **Encode** to convert special characters to percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20).
  3. 3 Click **Decode** to convert percent-encoded strings back to readable text.
  4. 4 Copy the result for use in query strings, API calls, or HTML attributes.