Safely encode and decode URLs with our comprehensive online tool.
URL Encoder/Decoder
Safely encode or decode URLs and query parameters for web development
Operation
Input
URL Encoder/Decoder Features
Full URL Encoding
Encode complete URLs including protocol, domain, path, and query parameters.
Component Encoding
Encode individual URL components like path segments or query values separately.
Query Parameters
Specialized encoding for query parameters with proper space handling.
Path Segments
Encode path segments while preserving URL structure and separators.
Custom Options
Choose encoding level, space handling, and component-specific encoding.
Privacy First
All processing happens in your browser. Your URLs never leave your device.
URL Encoding Reference
Common Characters
Special Characters
Unicode Characters
How to use URL Encoder/Decoder
Choose operation
Select whether you want to encode or decode your URL or text.
Configure options
Set encoding type, level, and space handling options for your needs.
Process & copy
Enter your text and click process, then copy the result to your clipboard.
Example URLs
Basic URL
https://example.com/search?q=hello world&category=books
https://example.com/search?q=hello%20world&category=books
Special Characters
https://site.com/path/file name.txt
https://site.com/path/file%20name.txt
Unicode Characters
https://example.com/search?q=café
https://example.com/search?q=caf%C3%A9
URL encoding and decoding are essential skills for web developers, API designers, and data analysts working with web technologies. Our comprehensive URL encoder/decoder tool handles all aspects of URL manipulation, from encoding special characters and query parameters to decoding complex URLs with multiple parameters. Whether you're building REST APIs, processing form data, or handling international characters in URLs, this tool ensures your URLs are properly formatted and compliant with web standards. The encoder supports UTF-8 encoding for international characters, handles query parameter encoding, and provides both percent-encoding and form-encoding methods. Perfect for debugging API endpoints, preparing data for HTTP requests, and ensuring URL compatibility across different browsers and systems. All processing happens client-side, protecting your sensitive URL data and ensuring complete privacy during encoding operations.