URL Encode / Decode

Percent-encode text so it’s safe inside URLs and query strings, or decode encoded URLs back to readable text. Instant, in your browser.

Text / URL

Encoded

When do you need URL encoding?

Query-string values, redirect URLs and API parameters must escape special characters like spaces, &, ? and /. URL encoding replaces them with % codes.

FAQ

Encode vs encodeURIComponent? This tool uses component-level encoding, which escapes reserved characters — the right choice for individual query-string values.

Is it private? Yes — everything runs in your browser.