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URL Encoder / Decoder
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Encode and decode URLs and query parameters online for free. Handle special characters, Unicode, and percent-encoding instantly. No signup required.
What is URL Encoder / Decoder?
URLs can only contain a limited set of ASCII characters. When your URLs contain spaces, special characters, or non-ASCII text, they need to be percent-encoded. Our free URL Encoder & Decoder handles encoding and decoding instantly, supporting full Unicode and all standard percent-encoding rules.
How to Use URL Encoder / Decoder
- 1Paste the URL or text to encode/decode
- 2Choose Encode or Decode mode
- 3Get the result instantly
- 4Copy the processed URL
Key Features & Benefits
Handles all special characters and Unicode
Encodes full URLs or individual components
Real-time conversion as you type
No data sent to servers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding replaces unsafe characters with percent-encoded equivalents (e.g., space becomes %20) so they can be safely transmitted in URLs.
When do I need URL encoding?
Whenever you include special characters in query parameters, form data, or API requests.
Does it handle Unicode?
Yes, our tool correctly encodes and decodes UTF-8 Unicode characters.