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Free Online URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode query parameters and strings into percent-encoded URL formats, or decode percent-encoded URLs back to text.

Client-Side Guarantee: URLs are processed client-side. No query parameters are transmitted or logged.

How to Use the URL Encoder & Decoder

  1. Choose 'Encode' to escape special characters or 'Decode' to reverse it.
  2. Paste your URL or parameter string.
  3. Copy the result instantly.

Key Features

Standard `encodeURIComponent` and RFC 3986 compliant encoding
Instant decoding of complex percent-encoded strings
Option to encode full URLs or only query parameter values
One-click copy with error reporting on malformed URI sequences

About URL Encoder & Decoder

Safely format web URLs by percent-encoding spaces, slashes, and reserved symbols for HTTP query strings, or decode percent-encoded parameters into readable text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI preserves protocol and domain slashes (: / ? #), whereas encodeURIComponent encodes all reserved characters for query parameter values.

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