URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode special characters for URLs or decode percent-encoded strings back to text.
About the URL Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode URLs and query parameters instantly. Free online URL encoding tool.
Private by design
Everything you type here is processed inside your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, logged or stored, so it is safe to use with real numbers, drafts and anything you would not paste into a hosted tool.
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Questions people ask
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding replaces unsafe or special characters in a URL with percent-encoded equivalents (e.g., space becomes %20) so they can be safely transmitted in URLs.
When should I URL-encode text?
URL-encode text when including special characters in query parameters, form data, or any part of a URL that may contain spaces or reserved characters.
Does this tool handle Unicode characters?
Yes. The tool properly encodes and decodes Unicode characters, including international characters and emoji.