URL Encode / Decode
Encode or decode URL components. Real-time conversion as you type.
Output appears as you type...How to Use
Select "Encode" or "Decode" mode. Type or paste your text and see the result instantly. URL encoding converts special characters to percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20).
Features
- Real-time URL encoding and decoding as you type
- Properly handles special characters, spaces, and Unicode
- Uses standard percent-encoding (RFC 3986)
- One-click copy to clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by their hex value. This ensures URLs are transmitted correctly, as certain characters like spaces, &, and = have special meanings in URLs.
When do I need to URL encode?
You need URL encoding when passing special characters in query parameters, form data, or API requests. For example, a search query "hello world" becomes "hello%20world" in a URL.