URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode URLs and query strings for safe web transmission or decode URL-encoded strings back to readable text.

URL Input

About URL Encoder/Decoder

URL encoding (also known as percent encoding) is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits.

How to Use the URL Encoder/Decoder

  1. Enter your text or URL in the input area
  2. Click "Encode" to convert special characters to URL-safe format
  3. Click "Decode" to convert URL-encoded text back to readable format
  4. Use "Copy" to copy the result to your clipboard
  5. Click "Clear" to reset and start over

Features & Benefits

  • Bidirectional Conversion: Encode or decode URLs instantly
  • Query String Support: Handle complex URLs with parameters
  • Error Detection: Validates URL encoding format
  • Copy to Clipboard: Quickly copy results with one click
  • Free & Secure: All processing happens in your browser

Common Use Cases

  • Encoding query parameters for URLs
  • Preparing data for GET requests
  • Decoding URL parameters from web analytics
  • API testing and development
  • Form data submission
  • Debugging web applications