Encode or decode URLs instantly with this free online tool. Safely convert special characters for secure and shareable web links, or decode encoded URLs back to readable format. Ideal for developers, marketers, and SEO experts. Fast, reliable, and easy to use—no downloads needed. Keep your links clean and functional with one click!
How to Use the URL Encoder & Decoder
Options:
- Encode / Decode: Select whether you want to encode plain text for safe use in URLs, or decode encoded URLs back to readable text.
How to use:
- Choose the desired mode:
- Select Encode to convert your input text to a URL-encoded string.
- Select Decode to convert an encoded URL back to normal text.
- Paste or type your text or encoded URL into the Input box.
- The converted result will appear instantly in the Output box.
- Use the Copy button to copy the result, or Clear to reset the fields and start over.
Tips:
- URL encoding replaces unsafe ASCII characters with
%followed by two hexadecimal digits. - Encoding is necessary for URLs to avoid problems with spaces, special characters, or non-ASCII text.
- This tool works for both full URLs and fragments of URLs (such as query strings).
