URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode URLs instantly. Handle special characters, spaces, and international text with our free online tool.

βœ“ Instant processing βœ“ Batch support βœ“ Smart detection

πŸ”„ Choose Operation Mode

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URL Encode

Convert special characters to percent-encoded format

Example: "Hello World!" β†’ "Hello%20World%21"
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URL Decode

Convert percent-encoded characters back to normal text

Example: "Hello%20World%21" β†’ "Hello World!"

πŸ“ Input Text

Characters: 0 Lines: 1

πŸ’‘ Quick Examples:

🌐 URL with spaces:
https://example.com/search?q=hello world&type=web
?,./~`')"> πŸ”£ Special characters:
Special chars: !@#$%^&*()+={}[]|\:;"<>?,./~`
🌍 International text:
International: cafΓ©, naΓ―ve, rΓ©sumΓ©, εŒ—δΊ¬

πŸ“€ Output Result

Characters: 0 Change: 0
Ready to process text

πŸ“¦ Batch Processing

Process multiple URLs at once. Enter one URL per line.

URLs processed: 0

πŸ“š Common URL Encoding Reference

Basic Characters

Space %20
! %21
" %22
# %23
$ %24
% %25

Special Characters

& %26
' %27
( %28
) %29
+ %2B
, %2C

URL Components

/ %2F
: %3A
; %3B
= %3D
? %3F
@ %40

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What is URL Encoding?

πŸ” Understanding URL Encoding

URL encoding, also known as percent encoding, is a mechanism to encode information in URLs. It converts characters that are not allowed in URLs or have special meanings into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet.

Each encoded character is represented by a percent sign (%) followed by two hexadecimal digits representing the character's ASCII code.

🎯 Why Use URL Encoding?

  • Handle special characters in URLs safely
  • Ensure proper transmission of data
  • Support international characters
  • Prevent URL parsing errors

πŸ› οΈ Common Use Cases

  • Web Development: Encoding form data and query parameters
  • API Integration: Preparing URLs for REST API calls
  • Data Processing: Cleaning and preparing URL data
  • Link Sharing: Creating shareable URLs with parameters

✨ Tool Features

  • Real-time encoding and decoding
  • Smart auto-detection of encoding needs
  • Batch processing for multiple URLs
  • One-click copy and paste functions

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use URL encoding?

Use URL encoding when your URLs contain special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII characters. This is essential for query parameters, form data, and any user-generated content in URLs.

What's the difference between URL encoding and HTML encoding?

URL encoding uses percent signs (%) followed by hex codes for web addresses, while HTML encoding uses ampersand entities (&) for displaying special characters in web pages. They serve different purposes.

Can I encode entire URLs or just parts of them?

You should typically encode only the data portions of URLs (like query parameters and path segments), not the entire URL structure. Encoding protocol parts (http://) would break the URL.

Does URL encoding affect SEO?

Properly encoded URLs don't negatively impact SEO. In fact, they ensure your URLs work correctly across all browsers and systems, which is important for accessibility and user experience.

Is this tool safe to use with sensitive data?

Yes! This tool processes everything locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers, ensuring your sensitive information remains private and secure.