URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode text for URLs or decode URL-encoded strings in your browser

Text to Encode

0 characters

Encoded URL

Privacy First

All encoding/decoding happens in your browser

Fast Processing

Instant encoding and decoding

UTF-8 Support

Supports international characters and emojis

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (also known as percent-encoding) converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Special characters, spaces, and non-ASCII characters are replaced with a percent sign (%) followed by hexadecimal digits.

Common Encodings:

Space → %20
! → %21
@ → %40
& → %26

Use Cases:

• URL query parameters
• Form data submission
• API requests
• Web scraping

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts special characters in URLs to a safe format using % followed by hex values. Essential when building API query strings, encoding form data, or passing special characters in URLs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which characters need encoding?

Spaces, &, =, ?, #, %, and non-ASCII characters. Letters, digits, and -_.~ are safe.

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI preserves URL structure characters like : and /. encodeURIComponent encodes everything, ideal for parameter values.

Is it the same as HTML encoding?

No. URL encoding uses %20 for spaces; HTML encoding uses & entities. Different purposes.