🌐 URL Encode/Decode

Encode URLs for safe transmission or decode URL-encoded strings

How to Use URL Encode/Decode

Convert URLs and text to percent-encoded format or decode URL-encoded strings. Essential for web development and API work.

  1. Paste your URL or text in the text area
  2. Click "Encode" to convert to URL-safe format
  3. Click "Decode" to convert back to readable text
  4. Copy the result using the copy button

🌐 What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Special characters are replaced with "%" followed by hex digits.

💡 Common Use Cases

  • Encoding query parameters in URLs
  • Making URLs safe for transmission
  • Decoding URL parameters from logs
  • Preparing data for GET requests

Frequently Asked Questions

What characters need to be URL encoded?

Special characters like spaces, &, ?, =, #, and non-ASCII characters must be encoded. Spaces become %20, & becomes %26, etc.