URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode or decode your URLs for safe web communication. Convert special characters to URL-safe format and vice versa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a URL encoder do?
A URL encoder converts special characters (like spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters) into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. It replaces these characters with percent-encoded values (e.g., space becomes %20, & becomes %26).
How do I decode a URL?
Simply paste the encoded URL into the input box and click the 'Decode URL' button. The tool will convert all percent-encoded characters (like %20, %3A, %2F) back to their original readable format (spaces, colons, slashes, etc.).
Is this URL Encoder/Decoder safe to use?
Yes, absolutely. All encoding and decoding happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. No data is ever uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your URLs and sensitive information.
When should I use URL encoding?
Use URL encoding when:
- Including special characters in query parameters
- Passing data in URL paths
- Creating API requests with complex parameters
- Ensuring URL compatibility across different systems
- Preventing URL interpretation errors
What's the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI is used for complete URLs and doesn't encode characters like /, ?, &, = that have special meaning in URLs. encodeURIComponent is used for URL components (like query parameters) and encodes all special characters except letters, digits, and -_.!~*'(). Our tool uses encodeURIComponent for proper parameter encoding.