URL Encoder/Decoder
Encode or decode URLs for safe transmission.
About URL Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode URLs with our free online URL encoder/decoder. Convert special characters to URL-safe format for use in web addresses, query strings, and API requests. Essential for web development and data transmission.
Key Features & Benefits
URL Encoding
Convert special characters to percent-encoded safe format.
URL Decoding
Decode percent-encoded URLs back to readable text.
Unicode Support
Properly handles international characters and emojis.
Bi-directional
Switch between encoding and decoding with one click.
How to Use URL Encoder/Decoder
Enter URL or Text
Paste the URL or text containing special characters.
Encode or Decode
Choose to encode (text to URL) or decode (URL to text).
Copy Result
Get your URL-safe encoded or decoded text.
Frequently Asked Questions
URLs can only contain certain characters. Special characters like spaces, &, = must be encoded.
Special characters are converted to % followed by hex values. Space becomes %20, & becomes %26.
Only encode parameter values. Don't encode protocol (http://), domain, or standard URL characters.
URL encoding converts special characters. Base64 converts binary to text. They serve different purposes.
Why Use Our URL Encoder/Decoder?
Properly encoded URLs prevent errors and security issues. Ensure your web applications handle special characters correctly with proper URL encoding.