When to use
Use URL Encode / Decode when you need fast format validation or conversion for developer workflows and you want results locally in-browser.
Encode strings for URL transmission or decode URL-encoded text back to readable form. Run this tool directly in your browser with no upload required.
Use URL Encode / Decode when you need fast format validation or conversion for developer workflows and you want results locally in-browser.
How do I use step 1 for URL Encode / Decode?
Paste text or a URL-encoded string into the input.
How do I use step 2 for URL Encode / Decode?
Select whether to encode or decode.
How do I use step 3 for URL Encode / Decode?
Run the tool to produce the transformed string.
Continue with the reverse converter, validate your output, or follow a related how-to guide.
Encode or decode URL-safe strings using standard percent encoding.
Encode text so it can be safely used in URLs or query parameters.
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Decode percent-encoded URL strings back to readable text.
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Common questions for the selected tool, explained clearly so you can move faster.
It converts plain text into URL-safe encoding and decodes URL-encoded strings back into readable text.
Use URL encoding for query parameters or form values so special characters like spaces, &, and % are transmitted safely.
Yes. It decodes both percent-encoded sequences (%20) and plus signs (+) used for spaces in URL-encoded query strings.
Yes. Plain letters and numbers remain unchanged while only reserved characters are transformed for safe URL transport.
Yes. All encoding and decoding happens locally in your browser, and nothing is sent to external servers.