URL Encoder & Decoder
URL Encoder & Decoder
Encode special characters into percent-encoded ASCII format or decode percent-encoded URLs back to readable text.
Encoded URL
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About URL Encoder & Decoder
URLs can only be sent over the Internet using the standard ASCII character-set. When web addresses contain spaces, ampersands, foreign scripts, or reserved characters, they must be percent-encoded. This tool allows developers, marketers, and SEO specialists to instantly encode parameters for tracking links and API requests, or decode complex redirect URLs.
How to Convert URL Encoder & Decoder to Result Online in 3 Simple Steps
Convert your data effortlessly with zero installations and complete local privacy.
- 1Step 1:
Enter URL or String
Input the link, query parameters, or string you need to transform.
- 2Step 2:
Choose Action
Select Encode for percent-encoding or Decode to restore readable text.
- 3Step 3:
Copy Result
Grab your encoded or decoded URI string with one-click clipboard copy.
Frequently Asked Questions: URL Encoder & Decoder
Answers to common questions regarding inputs, calculations, and mathematical methodology.
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI preserves protocol delimiters like '://', '/', and '?', while encodeURIComponent encodes everything, making it safe for query parameter values.
Why does a space become %20 or + in URLs?
%20 is standard RFC 3986 percent-encoding for spaces, whereas '+' is legacy application/x-www-form-urlencoded form query syntax.
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