Quickly encode special characters for URLs or decode encoded query strings back to raw configurations. Includes a query param editor.
URL Encoder & Decoder Guide
Encode special characters in URL query strings, or decode percent-encoded URLs back to raw text. Features a live query parameter editor.
How to Encode and Decode URLs:
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Paste your target URL or query string in the workspace.
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Click "Encode URL" to percent-encode reserved characters.
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Or click "Decode URL" to translate percent-encoded characters back to plain text.
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Edit individual query parameters in the interactive grid and rebuild the URL.
URL Encoder Highlights:
Percent Encoding (RFC 3986)
Safely encodes special characters (like spaces, ampersands, and brackets).
Query Parameter Grid
Add, edit, or remove key-value parameters.
Real-Time Rebuild
Reconstructs URLs instantly as parameters are edited.
Local Browser Parsing
Done entirely client-side, keeping sensitive token parameters secure.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details / Limits |
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| Standard Scope | RFC 3986 URL Encoding Standards |
| Encoding Functions | encodeURIComponent / decodeURIComponent |
| Grid Editor | Dynamic key-value array builder |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to encode URLs?
URLs can only contain specific ASCII characters. Special characters (like spaces or non-English letters) must be percent-encoded to prevent browsers from misinterpreting URL structures.
What is percent-encoding?
Percent-encoding replaces unsafe characters with a percent sign (%) followed by a two-digit hexadecimal number representing the character's ASCII value (e.g. a space becomes `%20`).
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
`encodeURI` is used to encode a full URL, leaving path separators (like `/` and `?`) intact. `encodeURIComponent` encodes all special characters, making it ideal for encoding query parameters.