Free URL Encoder & Decoder (Percent-Encoding Utility)
Safely encode or decode URLs, query parameters, and special characters. Fast two-way conversion with live character stats and instant clipboard copy.
How to use URL Encoder / Decoder in 3 simple steps
Paste Text or URL
Enter the raw text, query string, or encoded URL string into the workbench input field.
Select Encode or Decode Mode
Choose Encode to escape special characters, or Decode to convert percent-encoded sequences back to plain text.
Copy or Swap Output
Copy the transformed result with one click or swap input and output for subsequent operations.
Key capabilities & features of URL Encoder / Decoder
Two-Way Encode & Decode
Effortlessly transform between plain text and percent-encoded URL formats with instant results.
Component vs Standard URI Modes
Switch between encodeURIComponent (all special characters) and encodeURI (preserving valid URL structure like :// and /).
Live Character & Byte Statistics
Inspect character counts and payload sizes before and after encoding.
Quick Swap Action
Instantly swap output back into input to chain transformations or verify symmetry.
Pre-Loaded Sample Datasets
Test with sample URLs featuring international UTF-8 characters, spaces, and query parameters.
100% In-Browser Security
Your sensitive tokens, query parameters, and URLs are processed locally without internet transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
Does this tool support international UTF-8 characters?
Can I decode malformed percent sequences?
Is any URL or token data saved?
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