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URL Encoder / Decoder

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How to Use the URL Encoder & Decoder

Paste URL or text. Click Encode to percent-encode special characters, or Decode to convert back.

URLs need encoding for spaces and special characters. Ensure correct formatting for browsers and APIs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why?

URLs restrict allowed characters.

Percent-encoding?

Special chars become % + hex (space=%20).

When?

Encode URLs with spaces, special chars, non-ASCII.

Full URL?

Encode parameter values, not structural parts.

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About This Tool

Encode and decode URL components with the Toolzie URL Encoder/Decoder. Convert special characters to percent-encoded format for safe use in URLs, or decode encoded URLs back to readable text.

How to Use

  1. Paste your URL or text into the input field.
  2. Click Encode to percent-encode special characters, or Decode to reverse the encoding.
  3. The result appears in the output field.
  4. Copy the encoded/decoded URL for use in your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a URL need to be encoded?

URLs can only contain specific ASCII characters. Special characters like spaces, &, =, and # must be encoded (e.g. space becomes %20) to be safely transmitted.

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI encodes a full URL but leaves structural characters like / and ? intact. encodeURIComponent encodes everything including those characters — used for query parameter values.

What does %20 mean?

%20 is the percent-encoding for a space character in a URL.

Can I decode a garbled URL?

Yes — paste the encoded URL and click Decode to see the original, human-readable form.