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URL Encoder Decoder Online

Encode and decode URL text instantly for query strings, links, redirects, paths, and safe web requests. This browser-based URL encoder decoder helps convert reserved characters into percent-encoded values and decode them back into readable text.

Last updated: March 2026

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Ready to encode or decode URL text.

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Encode and decode URL text safely and instantly

URL encoding is useful for query strings, redirects, path values, API calls, and safely sending special characters through web requests. This tool helps you quickly convert between readable text and percent-encoded URL values.

✅ URL encode

✅ URL decode

✅ Copy instantly

✅ Browser-based

Useful for links, APIs, and query strings

This URL encoder decoder is useful when working with links that contain spaces, symbols, query parameters, or reserved characters that need safe transmission.

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How to use this URL Encoder Decoder

Paste your text or encoded URL content into the input box, then choose whether you want to encode it or decode it. The result appears instantly in the output area.

Paste readable text or encoded URL text into the input box.
Click Encode to create percent-encoded output.
Click Decode to turn encoded text back into readable text.
Copy the output if you need to use it elsewhere.

Example conversion

Input: hello world?x=1&y=2
Encoded: hello%20world%3Fx%3D1%26y%3D2

Common use cases

Query string building
Redirect URLs
API request parameters
Path-safe values
Encoded link debugging

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding converts reserved or unsafe characters into percent-encoded values so they can be used safely in URLs. For example, spaces become %20, and other special characters are converted into their encoded equivalents.

This is useful for links, query strings, redirects, API parameters, and any situation where special characters need to travel safely through the web.

Why use a URL encoder decoder?

A URL encoder decoder helps you prepare readable text for safe web use and inspect encoded values when debugging or reviewing data. It is helpful for developers, testers, marketers, analysts, and anyone working with links or request parameters.

Encoding: convert unsafe characters into safe URL format.
Decoding: inspect encoded query strings and links easily.
Debugging: understand API and redirect values quickly.
Convenience: work directly in the browser without scripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding converts reserved or unsafe characters into percent-encoded values so they can be used safely in URLs.

Can I decode encoded query strings?

Yes. Paste the encoded value and click Decode.

Is this URL encoder decoder free?

Yes. This tool is free to use online and works directly in the browser.

Can I copy the converted result?

Yes. You can copy the output instantly after encoding or decoding.

Who can use this tool?

Developers, testers, marketers, analysts, and anyone working with URLs or query strings can use this tool.