Encode and decode URLs online quickly to safely process special characters query parameters and web addresses for development and digital workflows.
URL Encoder/Decoder converts text with special characters, spaces, or symbols into a URL-safe format (percent-encoding), or decodes an already-encoded URL back into readable text. Type or paste your text or URL, choose encode or decode, and get the result instantly. This is essential for building query parameters correctly, debugging a broken link full of percent-encoded characters, or understanding what an encoded URL parameter actually contains before using it.
Paste your text or URL into the box. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Encode to escape spaces and special characters into safe percent codes, or decode to read them back.
Copy the result into your query string, API call, or config.
Debugging a mangled link? Decode it first — the readable version usually reveals the problem instantly.
Two-way percent encoding with instant results, handled entirely in your browser.
Switch between converting text and reading encoded URLs.
See the converted output immediately as you type.
Understand what an encoded URL parameter says.
Conversion happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Encode and decode unlimited text at no cost.
It converts special characters, spaces, and symbols into a percent-encoded format that's safe to use in a URL.
Yes, switch the tool to decode mode to convert it back to readable text.
Yes, this tool is completely free with no limit on how much text you convert.
Commonly for building query parameters correctly or sharing links that contain special characters.
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser, so your data stays private.
URL Encoder Decoder Online Tool