URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode or decode URL components for safe use in web addresses.
How to Use
- 1
Paste your text or URL into the input field.
- 2
Click Encode to percent-encode special characters, or Decode to convert percent-encoded strings back.
- 3
Copy the result with the copy button.
Features
RFC 3986 Compliant
Uses JavaScript's encodeURIComponent for standard percent-encoding compliant with RFC 3986.
Encode & Decode
Easily switch between encoding plain text to a URL-safe format and decoding encoded strings.
Handles Special Characters
Correctly encodes spaces, ampersands, equals signs, and other characters that are unsafe in URLs.
Instant Processing
Encoding and decoding happens instantly in your browser with no server requests.
FAQ
When do I need URL encoding?
When passing special characters (spaces, &, =, etc.) in URL parameters or query strings.
What encoding standard is used?
Standard percent-encoding (RFC 3986) via JavaScript's encodeURIComponent function.