URL Encode/Decode

URL Encode / Decode
Encode or decode text for use in URLs (percent-encoding).

About URL Encode/Decode

The URL Encode/Decode tool converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. It is essential for ensuring that URLs containing special characters are valid and safe.

How to Use?

  1. Choose "Encode" to convert text to URL-safe format.
  2. Choose "Decode" to convert URL-encoded text back to normal.
  3. Paste your string.
  4. Copy the result.

Features

  • Standard Compliant: Uses standard Percent-encoding (RFC 3986).
  • Handles Special Chars: Correctly encodes spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters.
  • Instant Result: Real-time conversion.

FAQ

Why do URLs need encoding?

URLs can only contain a limited set of characters (ASCII). Characters like spaces or question marks have special meanings or are not allowed, so they must be encoded (e.g., space becomes %20).

What is Percent-encoding?

It is the mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) where a character is replaced by a '%' followed by a two-digit hexadecimal value.