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URL Encoder & Decoder

URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode or decode URL strings and query parameters using percent-encoding (UTF-8)

Text (Plain)
Auto-detect: paste text or URL
Input
Mode
URL (Encoded)
Spacer
Output

What is URL Encoder & Decoder?

This URL Encoder & Decoder converts unsafe characters into percent-encoded form so URLs and query parameters work correctly in browsers, servers, analytics tools, and APIs. It also decodes encoded URLs back into readable text, which is useful for debugging query strings, UTM parameters, redirects, form submissions, and API requests. Encoding prevents issues with spaces, symbols, emojis, and non-English characters.

How to Use

1

Paste a URL, query string, or plain text into the input

2

The tool auto-detects encode vs decode

3

Click Encode/Decode (or just copy if it updates automatically)

4

Copy the output and use it in your browser, API call, or tracking link

Common Use Cases

Encode query parameters safely (spaces, &, =, ?, #)

Decode UTM tracking links to inspect parameters

Fix broken URLs copied from logs or apps

Encode user input for GET requests and redirects

Encode Unicode (Hebrew/Arabic/Chinese) and emojis into valid URLs

Key Features

Encode and decode in one place

Handles Unicode and emoji safely

Great for query strings and API URLs

One-click copy

Local processing (no uploads)

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Quick Examples

Try these to get started

Encode a URL with spaces

Convert spaces to %20 for a valid URL

https://example.com/search?q=hello world

Decode an encoded URL

Turn percent-encoding back into readable text

https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhello%20world

Encode special characters

Encode symbols so query parameters don't break

name=John Doe&email=john@example.com

Encode Unicode text

Encode non-English characters for a valid URL

https://example.com/search?q=שלום עולם

Common Questions

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