URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode text and URLs into a safe format for web transmission, or decode URL-encoded strings back to readable text.

Plain Text Input

Encoded URL Output

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What is URL Encoding?

URL Encoding (or Percent-encoding) converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted over the Internet. URLs can only be sent using the ASCII character-set.

Why is it needed?

If your URL contains spaces or special symbols like ?, &, or = in the wrong places, web servers might interpret them as commands or variable separators. Encoding turns a space into %20, ensuring the data stays intact.

Is my data secure?

Yes. This tool uses standard JavaScript functions (encodeURIComponent) and runs 100% locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.