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URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode URLs for safe use in links and query strings, or decode encoded URLs back to readable text.

Updated April 2026

What it does

A free URL encoder and decoder. Handles query strings, special characters, and Unicode safely. Everything happens in your browser.

URL encoding is required whenever you put special characters in a URL — query parameters, redirect paths, API endpoints. Errors here cause cryptic bugs; this tool saves the debugging time.

How to use it

  1. Paste a URL or text in the input.
  2. Click Encode to escape special characters.
  3. Click Decode to un-escape percent-encoded text.
  4. Copy the result with one click.