ConvertTools

URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode URLs and query parameters. Live preview as you type. Free and browser-based.

How to use URL Encode

  1. 1

    Choose Encode or Decode mode.

  2. 2

    Type or paste your text.

  3. 3

    The result appears instantly.

  4. 4

    Copy the encoded/decoded output.

Why use this tool?

  • Correctly handles all Unicode characters.
  • Essential for building URLs with special characters.
  • Real-time conversion as you type.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces unsafe characters with % followed by their hex code. For example, a space becomes %20. This is required for special characters in URLs and query parameters.

When do I need URL encoding?

When passing special characters (spaces, &, =, ?, #, etc.) in URL query parameters, form data, or API requests.

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