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URL Encoder / Decoder
The URL Encoder / Decoder converts text into percent-encoded form suitable for URLs, or takes a percent-encoded string and decodes it back to readable text. It's a quick way for developers to check what a query parameter, path segment, or redirect URL will actually look like once special characters are encoded.
The encoding and decoding both run locally in your browser's JavaScript, so whatever URL or text you paste in stays on your device and is never sent anywhere for processing.
How to Use the URL Encoder / Decoder
- Open the URL Encoder / Decoder tool.
- Paste the text or URL you want to encode or decode.
- Select Encode or Decode.
- Copy the resulting string for use in your link or code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between encodeURIComponent and encodeURI?
This tool encodes individual values the way encodeURIComponent does, escaping characters like & and = that would otherwise be interpreted as part of the URL structure.
Can I use this to decode a tracking link or query parameter safely?
Yes, decoding happens entirely in your browser, so pasting in a link with tracking parameters or tokens never sends that data to a server.
Which characters get encoded?
Reserved and non-alphanumeric characters such as spaces, &, ?, #, and non-ASCII characters are converted to their percent-encoded equivalents.