URL Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode URLs, query parameters, and URI components. Fix broken links.
What's the Difference?
| Method | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Encode URL | Full URLs with query strings | space → +, & → %26 |
| Encode Component | Query parameter values | space → %20, / → %2F |
Common URL Encoded Characters
| Character | Encoded | Character | Encoded | Character | Encoded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| space | %20 (+) | ! | %21 | " | %22 |
| # | %23 | $ | %24 | % | %25 |
| & | %26 | ' | %27 | ( | %28 |
| ) | %29 | * | %2A | + | %2B |
| , | %2C | / | %2F | : | %3A |
| ; | %3B | = | %3D | ? | %3F |
| @ | %40 | é | %C3%A9 | € | %E2%82%AC |
URL Encoder/Decoder Features
Free online URL encoder/decoder — convert URLs between encoded and decoded format. Essential for developers, marketers, and anyone working with web addresses.
When to URL Encode
- Query Parameters — Special characters in URLs break without encoding
- Form Data — User input with spaces, symbols needs encoding
- API Calls — Parameters with &, =, + must be encoded
- International Characters — Accents, non-Latin scripts need UTF-8 encoding
Common Use Cases
- Debugging URLs — Decode query strings to see actual parameters
- Marketing Campaigns — Ensure tracking URLs work correctly
- Social Media — URLs with special characters in posts
- API Integration — Properly encode request parameters
This URL encoder runs in your browser. Your URLs are never sent to a server — completely private.