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URL Encoder / Decoder
URL-encode text (percent-encoding) or decode an encoded URL back to plain text. Runs in your browser.
🔒 Your text never leaves your device.
URL-encode text (percent-encoding) or decode an encoded URL back to plain text. Useful for building links and query strings.
How to use
- Choose encode or decode.
- Paste your text or encoded string.
- Copy the result.
Frequently asked questions
What is URL encoding?
It replaces characters that aren't safe in URLs (like spaces and &) with percent codes (%20, %26), so links and query parameters work correctly.
When do I need to URL-encode something?
When putting text with spaces or special characters into a URL, for example, a search term in a query string.
Is my input private?
Yes, it's processed entirely in your browser.