URL Encoder/Decoder
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About URL Encoder/Decoder
Our free online URL Encoder and Decoder helps you encode special characters for safe URL transmission and decode percent-encoded URLs back to readable text. Essential for working with query strings, API parameters, and web development.
Key Features
Encode & Decode
Convert text to URL-safe format or decode percent-encoded URLs.
Real-time Processing
See results instantly as you type.
Full Character Support
Handles all special characters, Unicode, and emoji.
100% Client-side
All encoding/decoding happens in your browser - your data stays private.
Copy & Download
One-click copy or download results.
Component Encoding
Uses encodeURIComponent for proper URL component encoding.
How to Use
- 1Choose 'Encode' to make text URL-safe, or 'Decode' to convert back.
- 2Enter or paste your text or URL in the input area.
- 3The result appears instantly in the output area.
- 4Copy the result for use in your URLs or applications.
Pro Tips
- 💡Always encode user input before adding it to URLs.
- 💡Spaces become %20 or + depending on the context.
- 💡Reserved characters like & and = must be encoded in query values.
- 💡Double-check decoded URLs before visiting them for security.