URL Encoder/Decoder

Convert text to and from URL-encoded format with our free online tool. Perfect for working with URLs, query parameters, and any text that needs to be safely transmitted in URLs.

Features

• URL encoding and decoding
• Real-time conversion
• Copy results to clipboard
• Swap input/output
• Common URL characters reference
• Error handling
• Mobile-friendly interface
• No registration required

How to Use

1. Choose encode or decode mode
2. Enter your text
3. See instant results
4. Copy encoded/decoded text
5. Use swap button to convert result further

Understanding URL Encoding

What is URL Encoding?

• Converts special characters to percent-encoded format
• Makes URLs safe for transmission
• Replaces unsafe characters with %XX format
• Ensures URL validity

When to Use

• Creating URLs with special characters
• Handling query parameters
• Working with non-ASCII text
• Fixing broken URLs

Common Encodings

• Space becomes %20
• Plus (+) becomes %2B
• Slash (/) becomes %2F
• Question mark (?) becomes %3F
• Percent (%) becomes %25
• Hash (#) becomes %23
• Ampersand (&) becomes %26

Applications

Web Development

• Building URLs
• Query parameters
• Form submissions
• API requests

Data Transfer

• File names
• Path components
• Query strings
• Hash fragments

Troubleshooting

• Debugging URLs
• Fixing encoding issues
• Validating parameters
• Testing endpoints

Why Use Our Tool

• Instant conversion
• Bidirectional operation
• Clear interface
• Works offline
• Free to use
• No ads or popups