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URL Encoder & Decoder Online

Encode or decode URLs online for free, including query values and URI components. Choose exactly what to preserve, then copy the result without sending your data anywhere.

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How to encode and decode URLs online

Reserved characters can change how a browser reads a URL. This online URL encoder and decoder safely converts spaces, punctuation and international characters into percent-encoded text, or reverses the process when you need the original value.

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Choose a direction

Select Encode to make text URL-safe or Decode to restore readable text.

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Pick the right scope

Use component for parameter values and path parts, or full URL to preserve separators.

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URL encoder and decoder online FAQ

What does URL encoding do?

It replaces characters that may be unsafe or meaningful inside a URL with percent-encoded values. For example, a space becomes %20.

Should I choose URL component or full URL?

Choose URL component for search terms, filenames, path segments, and query parameter values. Choose full URL when separators such as :, /, ?, and & should remain intact.

Why does decoding sometimes show an error?

A percent sign must be followed by two hexadecimal characters, and multi-byte sequences must form valid UTF-8. The tool keeps your original input visible so you can fix malformed data.

Is my URL or text uploaded?

No. Encoding and decoding run locally in your browser. This tool does not send your input to a server.