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URL Encoder and Decoder

Encode or decode a URL, query parameter, path segment, or percent-encoded text directly in your browser.

Encodes spaces, symbols, and Unicode characters for a query value or path segment.

Encode the URL part, not the whole URL by default

Choose component mode for a query value or path segment; choose full URL mode only when the URL structure must remain readable.

  • Component mode percent-encodes spaces, reserved symbols, and Unicode so one value cannot accidentally create another parameter.
  • Full URL mode preserves URL punctuation such as ://, ?, &, =, and #.
  • Decoding malformed percent escapes can fail; do not decode a value more times than the receiving system expects.

The conversion stays in the browser. Treat signed URLs, access tokens, and personal query values as sensitive even when no upload occurs.

Understand Base64, URL Encoding, and HTML Entities Without Treating Them as Encryption

URL Encoder and Decoder

Encode URL parameters, decode percent-encoded URLs, and switch between URL component and full URL modes locally in your browser.

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What This Tool Does

This browser-based URL encoder and decoder converts spaces, Unicode text, query parameters, path segments, and percent-encoded strings. Component mode is useful for query values and path segments, while full URL mode keeps URL structure such as ://, ?, &, =, and # readable.

Common Use Cases

  • Encoding query parameters before testing an API URL
  • Decoding percent-encoded URLs copied from logs, browsers, or analytics tools
  • Checking whether to encode a full URL or only a URL component

How Data Is Handled

URL encoding and decoding runs entirely in your browser. Input and output text are not uploaded to the backend.

FAQ

Should I use component mode or full URL mode?

Use component mode for a query value or path segment. Use full URL mode when you want to keep the URL structure readable.

Does this support Unicode text?

Yes. Unicode text such as non-Latin characters is encoded into percent-encoded URL text.

Is my URL sent to the server?

No. This tool runs locally in your browser.

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