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URL Encoder & Decoder — Encode & Decode URLs Instantly

Need to encode or decode a URL? Free online tool to URL-encode special characters into percent-encoding format and decode URLs back to readable text. Perfect for web developers, SEO work, and debugging. No signup required.

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Why Use Our URL Encoder/Decoder?

Encode & Decode in One Tool

Switch between encode and decode modes instantly — no need for separate tools

URL Component Parsing

Automatically break down URLs into protocol, host, path, query parameters, and fragment — encode/decode individual components

Character Encoding Map

See exactly how each character is encoded with visual mapping and descriptions

Flexible Encoding Options

Choose RFC standards, encodeURIComponent mode, character sets, space handling, and hex case

Batch Processing

Encode or decode multiple URLs or text lines simultaneously — each line processed separately

Query String Parsing

Parse and display query parameters in a clean table — encode/decode individual parameter values

Operation History

Access previous encode/decode operations stored locally in your browser

Completely Free

No signup, no limits — encode and decode as much as you need

How to Encode & Decode URLs — 3 Simple Steps

3 steps
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1. Paste Your URL or Text

Enter the URL or text you want to encode or decode in the input area.
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2. Choose Mode & Options

Select Encode or Decode mode, adjust encoding options, and set character preferences.
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3. Copy or Download Result

Get the encoded/decoded result — copy to clipboard, download, or analyze URL components.
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When You Need a URL Encoder/Decoder

Web Development
Encode query parameters, path segments, and special characters when building URLs
API Requests
Properly encode data for REST API calls and HTTP request parameters
SEO & Analytics
Decode URLs from analytics reports, search console data, and tracking parameters
Debugging Links
Decode broken or malformed URLs to identify encoding issues
Email Links
Encode mailto links and complex URLs for email campaigns
Data Processing
Batch encode or decode URLs from spreadsheets, logs, or data exports

Why Use Our URL Encoder/Decoder?

Our tool provides more than simple encode/decode — it parses URL components, displays character encoding maps, handles batch processing, and supports multiple encoding standards. With query string parsing, component-level encoding, and operation history, it's the complete URL manipulation tool for developers, SEO specialists, and anyone working with URLs.

Dual Encode/Decode

Switch between modes instantly in one tool

URL Component Parser

Break down URLs into protocol, host, path, query, and fragment

Character Map

Visual mapping of every encoded character

Encoding Options

Multiple RFC standards, charsets, and space handling

Query String Parser

Table view of query parameters with individual encoding

Batch Processing

Process multiple URLs/lines at once

Operation History

Access previous operations stored locally

Free & Unlimited

No signup, no limits — unlimited encoding/decoding

URL Encoder/Decoder — Complete Guide to Percent-Encoding

Need to encode or decode a URL? URL encoding (percent-encoding) is essential for web development — it converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted in URLs. Our free URL encoder/decoder handles both encoding and decoding, parses URL components, supports multiple encoding standards, and provides character-level encoding maps — all with instant results and no signup required.

How to Encode and Decode URLs

Using the URL encoder/decoder is simple: To encode: Paste your text or URL, select 'Encode Mode', configure options (RFC standard, charset, space handling), and click 'Encode URL'. To decode: Paste the encoded URL, select 'Decode Mode', and click 'Decode URL'. The tool converts percent-encoded characters back to readable text. Advanced features: - Parse URL components (protocol, host, path, query, fragment) - View character encoding map - Process URLs in batch mode - Encode/decode individual query parameters - Download results as .txt files

Common URL Encoding/Decoding Scenarios

URL encoding and decoding is needed for: • Web development — Building URLs with query parameters and special characters • API integration — Encoding request data for REST and HTTP APIs • SEO analysis — Decoding URLs from Google Search Console and analytics • Debugging — Fixing broken links and malformed redirects • Email marketing — Encoding links for email campaigns and tracking • Data processing — Batch encoding/decoding URLs from databases and logs Our tool handles all these scenarios with comprehensive encoding options.

URL Encoding Standards and Best Practices

Key URL encoding concepts: • RFC 3986 — The current URI standard. Defines reserved and unreserved characters. • encodeURI vs encodeURIComponent — encodeURI for full URLs, encodeURIComponent for parts. • UTF-8 — The standard character encoding for URLs on the modern web. • Percent-encoding format — % followed by two hexadecimal digits (%20 for space). • Form encoding — Uses + for spaces in application/x-www-form-urlencoded format. Our tool supports all these standards with configurable options.

Common URL-Encoded Characters Reference

Frequently encoded characters: • Space → %20 (or + in form encoding) • & → %26 • # → %23 • ? → %3F • = → %3D • / → %2F • : → %3A • @ → %40 • + → %2B • % → %25 Use our character map to see how each character in your URL is encoded.

Start Encoding: URL Encode & Decode Today

Encode and decode URLs instantly with our free tool. Dual encode/decode modes, URL component parsing, character mapping, batch processing, and multiple encoding standards. 100% free, unlimited usage, no signup required.

Frequently Asked Questions About URL Encoder/Decoder

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