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URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode or decode URLs to ensure they are safe for the web.

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URL Encoder and Decoder

A reliable tool to encode URLs (Percent-encoding) or decode them back to their original state. This is essential for web developers and SEO specialists to ensure that URLs are valid and safe for transmission over the internet.

How to use

  1. Encode: Enter your text or URL in the left box and click Encode. Special characters will be replaced with their percent-encoded equivalents (e.g., space becomes %20).
  2. Decode: Enter an encoded URL in the right box and click Decode to revert it to readable text.

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (or percent-encoding) is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). Characters that are not allowed in a URL (like spaces, quotes, or other special symbols) must be translated into a safe format.

Common Scenarios

  • Query Strings: Encoding parameters sent in a GET request.
  • Form Data: Ensuring user input doesn't break the URL structure.
  • Debugging: Decoding complex URLs to read their parameters clearly.