Encode
Prepare text for a URL parameter.
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URL Encoder & Decoder
Convert values into URL-safe text or make encoded URL values readable again.
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Convert URL characters
Check query-string values with spaces, Unicode text, and special characters.
When do you need URL encoding?
URL encoding turns spaces, Unicode text, and special characters into a safe form for query parameters.
Decode
Read values such as %EA again.
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URL encoder and decoder for URL components and query values
Encode text that belongs in a URL component or decode an encoded query value into readable characters.
When to use it
Use it for query parameters, redirect values, and URL text that contains spaces, symbols, or non-English characters.
How to use it
- Open the tool and add the file, text, or value you want to work with.
- Use the available controls to review, edit, convert, or test the result.
- Check the result, then save, copy, or export it when needed.
Frequently asked questions
Should I encode an entire URL?
Usually encode the value that belongs in a URL component, such as a query parameter. Encoding separators in a full URL can change its meaning.
What does URL decoding do?
It converts percent-encoded characters such as %20 back into readable text.