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URL Encoder

Encode and decode URLs, query parameters, and special characters

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What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (also called percent-encoding) converts special characters in a URL into a format that is safe to transmit over the internet. Characters like spaces, ampersands, and non-ASCII letters are replaced with a percent sign (%) followed by two hexadecimal digits. This ensures URLs are valid and compatible with all web servers and browsers.

Common Use Cases

  • Encode query parameters containing spaces, symbols, or non-English characters for safe HTTP requests
  • Decode encoded URLs from browser address bars or server logs back to readable text
  • Encode special characters in API endpoint paths to avoid malformed requests

How to Use

  1. 1Paste your text or encoded URL into the input field
  2. 2Select 'Encode' to convert text to URL-safe format, or 'Decode' to revert it back
  3. 3Copy the result from the output panel — all processing is done locally in your browser