Encode special characters for URLs or decode encoded URLs back to readable text.
Encode individual URL components using encodeURIComponent for query parameters.
Encode complete URLs using encodeURI while preserving URL structure characters.
Decode percent-encoded URLs back to readable text with one click.
All encoding and decoding happens in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, converts special characters in a URL into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. For example, spaces become '%20' and ampersands become '%26'. This ensures URLs work correctly in all browsers.
Yes, our URL encoder and decoder is completely free with no registration required. Encode or decode URLs and query strings as many times as you need with no usage limits whatsoever.
URL encoding is necessary when your URL contains special characters like spaces, ampersands, question marks, or non-ASCII characters. It is essential when building query strings, working with APIs, creating links with parameters, or handling user input in URLs.
Yes, our URL encoder properly handles Unicode characters, including non-English text, emojis, and special symbols. It converts them to their correct percent-encoded representation following the UTF-8 standard.
Our free URL encoder and decoder converts special characters to and from their percent-encoded equivalents. URL encoding is necessary for building valid URLs that contain spaces, symbols, non-ASCII characters, and other special characters that browsers and servers need to handle correctly.
URL encoding is a fundamental part of web development. Developers encode query parameters, form data, and path segments to ensure URLs work across all browsers and servers. API developers encode request parameters, and marketers create tracking URLs with encoded values. Our tool simplifies this process with instant encoding and decoding.
The tool follows the standard percent-encoding specification and properly handles UTF-8 Unicode characters. All processing happens in your browser with no data sent to any server, making it safe for sensitive URLs and parameters. It is completely free with no limits, and it works with any text including non-English characters and emojis.