URL Encoder

Encode and decode URLs and query strings. Parse URL components.

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Text to encode
Encoded output

About URL Encoder

URL Encoder/Decoder ensures URL strings are web-safe. It replaces unsafe characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits, matching RFC 3986 specs.

How to Use URL Encoder

  1. Paste the URL or string you want to convert.
  2. Click "Encode" to make it URL-safe, or "Decode" to restore readability.
  3. Copy the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do URLs need encoding?

URLs can only contain characters from the US-ASCII character set. Characters like spaces, ampersands, or question marks must be percent-encoded if they are part of data parameters.

What is percent-encoding?

Percent-encoding is a mechanism to encode arbitrary data in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) using ASCII characters.

Is my input safe?

Yes, encoding and decoding are computed locally in your browser. Your URLs are never tracked or saved.