URL Encoder & Decoder - Online URL Encoding Tool
Encode and decode URLs and URI components online. Free URL encoding tool with support for special characters and international text.
📖 How to Use URL Encoder/Decoder
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Paste your URL or text into the input field
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Choose the appropriate method: 'Encode Component' for query parameters, 'Encode URL' for full URLs
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Click the button to encode or decode, then copy your result
❓ FAQ
Q: What is URL encoding?
URL encoding converts special characters and spaces in URLs into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. For example, spaces become '%20' and '&' becomes '%26'.
Q: When should I use Encode Component vs Encode URL?
Use 'Encode Component' (encodeURIComponent) when encoding query parameters or path segments. Use 'Encode URL' (encodeURI) when encoding a complete URL while preserving characters like :, /, ?, and &.
Q: Why do URLs need encoding?
URLs can only contain certain ASCII characters. Special characters, spaces, and non-ASCII characters (like Chinese or Arabic) must be encoded to ensure they're transmitted correctly and don't interfere with URL parsing.