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URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode URLs with special characters. Convert to percent-encoded format instantly.

🔗 URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode URLs with special characters instantly

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⌨️ Shortcuts:Ctrl+Enter = Encode • Ctrl+Shift+D = Decode • Ctrl+L = Clear

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What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (also called percent encoding) is a mechanism for encoding information in a URL. It is used to convert characters that have special meaning in URLs into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. When you have special characters in a URL, they need to be encoded using the percent sign (%) followed by two hexadecimal digits.

Why Use URL Encoding?

  • ✓Reserved Characters: Some characters like ?, &, =, and # have special meanings in URLs and must be encoded when used as data.
  • ✓Unsafe Characters: Spaces and other characters cannot be transmitted directly in URLs and must be encoded.
  • ✓International Characters: Non-ASCII characters must be encoded to ensure compatibility across systems.
  • ✓API Compatibility: Many APIs require URL-encoded parameters for proper data transmission.

Common URL Encoding Examples

Space

Plain: hello world
Encoded: hello%20world

Question Mark

Plain: what?
Encoded: what%3F

Ampersand

Plain: a&b
Encoded: a%26b

Equals Sign

Plain: key=value
Encoded: key%3Dvalue

encodeURI vs encodeURIComponent

encodeURI()

Used for encoding complete URLs. It does NOT encode reserved characters like :, /, ?, #, &, =, which are needed for URL structure.

encodeURI("https://example.com/search?q=hello world")
→ https://example.com/search?q=hello%20world

encodeURIComponent()

Used for encoding URL components (query parameters, path segments). It encodes ALL special characters including :, /, ?, #, &, =.

encodeURIComponent("hello world")
→ hello%20world

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1.Paste Your Content: Enter a URL, query string, or text in the input field.
  2. 2.Select Mode: Choose between Encode, Decode, or Auto Detect mode.
  3. 3.Choose Method: Select encodeURI for full URLs or encodeURIComponent for URL components.
  4. 4.Get Results: The output updates automatically as you type, or click Encode/Decode for manual processing.
  5. 5.Copy Output: Click the Copy button to copy the result to your clipboard.

Advanced Features

🔍 Query Parameter Viewer

Automatically extracts and displays all query parameters from your URL.

🔗 URL Breakdown

Shows the components of your URL: protocol, domain, path, query, and fragment.

📊 Character Encoding Table

Reference table showing common characters and their percent-encoded equivalents.

📋 History Tracking

Keeps track of your recent encodings and decodings for quick access.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Use Ctrl+Enter to encode, Ctrl+Shift+D to decode, and Ctrl+L to clear.

🌙 Dark Mode

Toggle between light and dark themes for comfortable viewing.

Use Cases

Web Development: Encode query parameters when building URLs dynamically in JavaScript or other languages.

API Integration: Prepare data for API requests that require URL-encoded parameters.

SEO & Analytics: Decode tracking URLs to understand what parameters are being passed.

Debugging: Decode error messages or logs that contain encoded URLs to understand what went wrong.

Data Migration: Convert between encoded and decoded formats when moving data between systems.

Ready to Encode or Decode URLs?

Start using this free URL Encoder/Decoder tool today. No signup required, no server processing, 100% browser-based. Perfect for developers, testers, and anyone working with URLs!

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