URL Encode / Decode
Encode or decode URL components using encodeURIComponent or encodeURI.
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About the URL Encode / Decode
Encode or decode URL components and full URLs. Free online tool for percent-encoding and decoding.
The URL Encode / Decoderuns entirely in your browser — your data is never uploaded to a server, so it stays private and works instantly, even offline. It's completely free, requires no sign-up, and works on desktop and mobile.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is URL encoding?
- URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces special characters with percent-sign hex values (e.g., space becomes %20) so they can be safely transmitted in URLs.
- How do I decode a URL online?
- Paste your encoded URL and click Decode. The tool converts all percent-encoded characters back to their original form.