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URL Encode Decode Online Free
Instant URL decoder and encoder online. Encode text or URLs for query strings and decode percent-encoded strings instantly. Free, private, browser-based tool.
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Overview
What is URL Encoding?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts characters into a format that can be safely transmitted in URLs. Reserved and special characters are replaced with a percent sign followed by two hexadecimal digits.
How to use
How to Use URL Decoder/Encoder?
- 1
Choose Encode or Decode
Open the Encode tab to convert plain text to a URL-safe string, or Decode to reverse percent-encoding.
- 2
Enter Your Text
Paste your text or encoded URL string into the input field.
- 3
Run the Conversion
Click Encode or Decode to process your input instantly in the browser.
- 4
Copy the Result
Use Copy to Clipboard to paste the result into your code, API call, or browser address bar.
Features
Benefits
Safely pass special characters in query strings
Safely pass special characters in query strings
Encode form data for GET and POST requests
Encode form data for GET and POST requests
Fix broken links with spaces or symbols
Fix broken links with spaces or symbols
Prepare values for API requests and redirects
Prepare values for API requests and redirects
Decode encoded URLs back to readable text
Decode encoded URLs back to readable text
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about URL Encode / Decode.
encodeURI is meant for full URLs and leaves characters like / ? & intact. encodeURIComponent encodes nearly all special characters and is ideal for query parameter values. This tool uses encodeURIComponent-style encoding.
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