URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode or decode URL components and query strings.

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About this tool

Encode text for use in URLs or query parameters, or decode percent-encoded strings back to readable text.

What is URL Encoder / Decoder?

URL encoding (percent encoding) turns special characters into %XX form so they can be used safely in URLs and query strings.

How to use URL Encoder / Decoder

  1. Choose Encode or Decode.
  2. Paste your input.
  3. Copy the result.

Examples

Example input

hello world & foo=bar

Example output

hello%20world%20%26%20foo%3Dbar

FAQ

When should I encode URLs?
Encode when building query strings or path segments that contain spaces or special characters.
What encoding is used?
UTF-8 percent encoding (application/x-www-form-urlencoded style).

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