URL Encode & Decode

URL Encoder & Decoder Explained

This tool helps you encode or decode URL strings quickly. URL encoding replaces unsafe characters with special codes so they can be safely included in web addresses. For example, spaces turn into %20. Use encoding when creating links, and decoding to read or edit encoded URLs. It’s a simple but essential tool for web developers and users alike.

URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) under certain circumstances. It's essential for ensuring that special characters in a URL (like spaces, `&`, `=`, `/`, `?`, etc.) are correctly interpreted by web servers and browsers.

This tool allows you to quickly encode any text or URL string into its URL-encoded format, or decode an encoded string back to its original, readable form. It's a must-have for web developers, SEO specialists, and anyone dealing with web addresses and parameters.

How Does This URL Tool Work?

Simply enter your text or URL into the left-hand input box. Click Encode URL to convert it to a URL-encoded format, or click Decode URL to convert an encoded string back into regular readable content. Your result will appear instantly in the right-hand output box.

You can also copy the result to your clipboard, download it as a file, or clear the input with a single click. No signup, no ads, and no distractions – just fast, reliable encoding and decoding.

When to Use URL Encoding?

• When passing parameters in a URL query string (e.g., `?name=value`).
• When a URL contains characters that are not allowed in a URI (e.g., spaces, non-ASCII characters).
• To prevent misinterpretation of special characters by web servers.
• In web forms, when submitting data via GET requests.

Common URL Encoding Characters:

• Space becomes `%20`
• Ampersand (`&`) becomes `%26`
• Equals sign (`=`) becomes `%3D`
• Question mark (`?`) becomes `%3F`
• Slash (`/`) becomes `%2F` (though often not encoded for path segments)