URL Encoder and Decoder
Free URL encoder and decoder online. Encode or decode any URL instantly in your browser — no installation or sign-up needed.
About this tool
With this URL Encoder and Decoder, the Encode button will convert special characters and spaces into a string suitable for web use, ensuring that browsers and other systems correctly interpret the URL. The Decode button reverses the process, converting the encoded string back to its original, readable form. Simply paste the URL into the field above and click the desired action.
Use Cases
- API Query ParametersEncode keys and values in query strings to ensure special characters don't break the URL structure.
- Safe Data TransmissionEnsure that characters like spaces, ampersands, and slashes are correctly handled by web servers.
How It Works
Enter URL
Paste or type the URL you want to encode or decode.
Choose Action
Click 'Encode' to format for web use or 'Decode' to revert.
Copy Result
The result appears instantly. Use the copy button to send it to your clipboard.
Questions & Answers
URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI).
Use it when you have a URL containing percent signs (e.g., %20) and you want to see the original characters (e.g., spaces).