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URL Encoder/Decoder

Free online URL encoder and decoder tool. Encode special characters in URLs, decode URL-encoded strings. Perfect for web development.

URL Encoder

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Common Examples

Space encoding
Original:
Hello World
Encoded:
Hello%20World
URL with query parameters
Original:
https://example.com?q=test&lang=en
Encoded:
https%3A//example.com%3Fq%3Dtest%26lang%3Den
File path with spaces
Original:
file:///path/to/file with spaces.txt
Encoded:
file%3A///path/to/file%20with%20spaces.txt
Email address
Original:
user@example.com
Encoded:
user%40example.com
Special characters and accents
Original:
Café & Restaurant
Encoded:
Caf%C3%A9%20%26%20Restaurant
API endpoint encoding
Original:
API endpoint with spaces
Encoded:
API%20endpoint%20with%20spaces

Features

Real-time encoding/decoding
Bidirectional conversion
One-click copy to clipboard
Error handling and validation
Common examples included
Mobile responsive design

How to Use URL Encoder/Decoder

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1Choose between Encode or Decode mode
  2. 2Enter your URL or text in the input field
  3. 3View the result in real-time
  4. 4Copy the result to clipboard

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (also called percent encoding) converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet.

Common examples:

  • Space becomes %20
  • & becomes %26
  • + becomes %2B
  • / becomes %2F

Common Use Cases for URL Encoding

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Web Development

Encode URLs with special characters for safe transmission in web applications.

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API Development

Handle query parameters and path segments in REST APIs.

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Email Links

Encode URLs in email templates and newsletters.

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Search Parameters

Encode search terms and filters in URL parameters.

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Security Testing

Test URL encoding for security vulnerabilities.

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Mobile Apps

Handle URLs in mobile applications and deep links.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding (percent encoding) is a method to encode special characters in URLs so they can be safely transmitted over the internet. Characters that are not allowed in URLs are replaced with a percent sign (%) followed by two hexadecimal digits.

When should I use URL encoding?

Use URL encoding when you need to include special characters in URLs, such as spaces, ampersands, question marks, or non-ASCII characters. This is commonly needed in query parameters, path segments, and when building URLs programmatically.

What characters need to be encoded?

Characters that need encoding include spaces, special symbols (&, ?, =, #, etc.), and non-ASCII characters. Alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and some safe characters (-, _, ., ~) typically don't need encoding.

What's the difference between encode and decode?

Encoding converts special characters to their percent-encoded equivalents (e.g., space becomes %20). Decoding does the reverse, converting percent-encoded characters back to their original form.

Is URL encoding the same as HTML encoding?

No, they are different. URL encoding uses percent encoding (%XX), while HTML encoding uses entities (&, <, etc.). URL encoding is specifically for URLs, while HTML encoding is for HTML content.

Can I encode entire URLs?

Yes, you can encode entire URLs, but be careful not to double-encode. If a URL is already encoded, encoding it again will make it invalid. Our tool handles this automatically.

Why Choose Our URL Encoder/Decoder?

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Real-time Conversion

See results instantly as you type.

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Bidirectional

Encode and decode in the same tool.

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Copy to Clipboard

One-click copy functionality.

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100% Free

No registration, no hidden costs.

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Privacy First

All processing happens locally.

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Mobile Friendly

Works perfectly on all devices.