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URL Encoder / Decoder

Ensure your URLs are safe and properly formatted for the web.

All processing is done locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.

Why URL Encoding is Necessary

URLs can only contain a specific set of characters from the US-ASCII character set. Any characters outside this set (like spaces, emojis, or non-English letters) must be 'encoded' into a format that a web browser can understand—this usually involves a percent sign followed by two hexadecimal digits. For example, a space becomes %20. Conversely, if you receive a complex URL parameter and need to read it, our 'decode' function will turn those cryptic codes back into readable text instruments. This tool is essential for developers, SEO experts, and anyone sharing links with complex parameters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

URL encoding, also known as 'percent-encoding', is a mechanism for translating special characters in a URL into a safe format that can be transmitted over the Internet.
Use URL decoding when you have a piece of data that was part of a URL (like a search query or a referral code) and you want to see the original text without the %20 and other encoded characters.
Reserved characters like ?, &, =, #, and non-alphanumeric characters like spaces and special symbols are encoded to prevent them from being misinterpreted by the browser or server.
Absolutely. Our URL Encoder/Decoder works entirely on the client-side within your browser. Your input data is never sent to our servers, ensuring your privacy and security.