URL Encode & Decode Online
Encode and decode URLs online. Free URL encoding and decoding tool.
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How to encode/decode URLs
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Enter your text or URL
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Choose Encode or Decode
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Copy the result
Why use URL encoding?
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Make special characters safe for URLs
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Pass parameters in query strings
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Required for web development and APIs
FAQ
What characters are encoded?
Spaces, &, =, ?, #, and other special characters are percent-encoded.
Is URL encoding the same as Base64?
No, URL encoding converts special characters to percent-encoded format.
When do I need URL encoding?
When passing data in URLs, query parameters, or form submissions.