Free Online URL Encoder/Decoder
Quickly encode or decode URLs with our free, easy-to-use online tool. Perfect for web developers, SEO specialists, and students. No registration required!
What is URL Encoding/Decoding?
URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) under certain circumstances. URL encoding is used to convert characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits.
URL decoding is the reverse process, converting the percent-encoded URL back into its original form.
How to Use the URL Encoder/Decoder
- Choose the mode (Encode or Decode) using the buttons at the top
- Enter your URL in the input box
- Click the "Encode URL" or "Decode URL" button
- View the result below
- Copy the result if needed
URL Encoding/Decoding Tips
- Use URL encoding when sending data in URL parameters to ensure special characters are properly transmitted
- Always decode URL-encoded data before processing it in your application
- Be aware that some characters (like "/") might not be encoded by default in all programming languages
- Double-check your encoded URLs, especially when dealing with international characters
- Remember that URL encoding is different from HTML entity encoding