URL Encoder / Decoder

Ensure your data is safe for the web with percent encoding.

URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode text for URLs and decode encoded segments.

Input

Encoded

https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2F%3Fq%3Ddev%20tools%26lang%3Den

Decoded

https://example.com/?q=dev tools&lang=en

What is URL Encoder?

URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, converts characters that are not allowed in URLs into a safe format consisting of a percent sign followed by a two-digit hexadecimal representation. This is critical for transmitting query parameters, form data, and complex strings within a browser's address bar.

When to use URL Encoder?

Encoding query string parameters for API calls

Decoding obfuscated or encoded URLs for analysis

Preparing special characters for safe transmission in web forms

Hand-crafting complex URLs for testing and debugging

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