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URL Encode / Decode

Encode special characters for use in URLs, or decode URL-encoded strings.

Runs entirely in your browser.

Free URL Encode and URL Decode Tool

This free URL Encode and URL Decode tool helps you encode special characters for safe use in URLs and decode URL-encoded strings back into readable text. It is useful for developers, SEO specialists, marketers, analysts, and anyone working with links, query strings, tracking URLs, or web applications.

URL encoding converts characters such as spaces, symbols, punctuation marks, and non-English text into a format that can be safely transmitted through browsers and servers. URL decoding reverses that process and makes encoded URLs easier to read, check, and debug.

What Is URL Encode?

URL Encode is the process of converting unsafe or reserved characters into percent-encoded values. For example, a space may become %20, and special symbols in a query string are converted so they do not break the structure of the URL. This is especially important for search URLs, API parameters, campaign links, and form submissions.

What Is URL Decode?

URL Decode converts percent-encoded characters back into normal readable text. This is helpful when analyzing URLs, debugging tracking links, checking encoded search queries, or reviewing API request parameters.

Key Features of This URL Encode / Decode Tool

  • Encode text, links, query strings, and special characters into URL-safe format.
  • Decode URL-encoded strings back into readable text.
  • Choose between encodeURIComponent and encodeURI modes.
  • Copy the generated output with one click.
  • Runs directly in your browser without uploading data to a server.
  • Useful for SEO URLs, API testing, UTM links, redirects, and web development.

encodeURIComponent vs encodeURI

The encodeURIComponent option is recommended when you want to encode a query value, parameter, keyword, or individual URL component. The encodeURI option is better when you want to encode a full URL while preserving its structure, including characters like :, /, ?, &, and #.

Why Use This URL Encode and URL Decode Tool?

A reliable URL Encode and URL Decode tool saves time when creating clean URLs, testing API requests, fixing broken links, preparing UTM tracking links, or checking encoded search parameters. Since the tool works locally in your browser, your input and output remain private on your device.