URL Encode & Decode

URL Encoder & Decoder Explained

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)