URL Encoder & Decoder

Instantly convert your text to URL-encoded format, or decode it back to readable text.

Encode URL

Convert text to URL-safe characters

Decode URL

Convert encoded URL back to text

Enter text to Encode:

Encoded Result:

Invalid Encoded URL

Make sure you pasted a valid URL-encoded string.

What is URL Encoding?

URL Encoding (or Percent-encoding) is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). URLs can only be sent over the Internet using the ASCII character-set.

Since URLs often contain characters outside the ASCII set (like spaces, symbols, or foreign languages), the URL has to be converted into a valid ASCII format. URL encoding replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a % followed by two hexadecimal digits.

Examples of Encoded Characters:

• Space → %20
• ! → %21
• @ → %40
• # → %23
• $ → %24

How to use this tool:

• To Encode: Select "Encode URL", paste your normal text or query parameters into the left box. The tool will instantly convert special characters into percent-encoded format.
• To Decode: Select "Decode URL", paste the messy URL (containing %20, %3D, etc.) into the left box to make it readable again.