URL Encoder/Decoder
Encode URLs and query string values or decode URL-escaped text. Useful for API testing, redirect links, tracking parameters, and debugging encoded URLs.
Privacy & Security
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How It Works
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Choose encode or decode mode
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Paste a URL, query string, or URI component
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The tool converts the value using standard URL encoding rules
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Copy the output for APIs, links, redirects, or debugging
Use Cases
Encode query parameters before adding them to a URL
Decode copied URLs to inspect hidden characters and parameters
Debug API requests, redirect URLs, and webhook payloads
Prepare safe links that include spaces or special characters
Clean up encoded strings during development and QA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding converts spaces and special characters into safe percent-encoded sequences so they can be included in URLs and query strings.
Does this encode the whole URL or only parts of it?
The tool uses URI component encoding, which is most useful for query parameter values and individual URL parts. Full URLs can still be decoded for inspection.
Is my URL sent anywhere?
No. Encoding and decoding happen in your browser.
Why did decoding fail?
Decoding fails when the input contains malformed percent-encoded sequences, such as a percent sign that is not followed by valid hexadecimal characters.
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