URL Encoder & Decoder
Percent-encode text so it’s safe in URLs and query strings, or decode an encoded URL back to readable text.
Input
Result
How to use the URL Encoder / Decoder
- 1
Paste the text or URL into the input box.
- 2
Click Encode to make it URL-safe, or Decode to read an encoded URL.
- 3
Copy the result into your link, API call or query string.
Frequently asked questions
What is URL encoding?
URL (percent) encoding replaces characters that aren’t allowed in URLs — like spaces, &, ? and non-English letters — with % followed by their hex code, for example a space becomes %20.
When do I need to encode a URL?
Whenever you put user text into a query string or path — search terms, redirect URLs, email addresses — so characters like & and = don’t break the URL.
Which characters are encoded?
Everything except letters, digits and - _ . ! ~ * ' ( ). This matches JavaScript’s encodeURIComponent, the right choice for query-string values.