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URL Encoder and Decoder - Free Online Tool

Special characters such as spaces, ampersands and non-English letters must be percent-encoded inside a URL. Encode text to make it safe for a query string, or decode a messy link to read it.

URL Encoder and Decoder

Encode or decode text for use in URLs

Ready for processing link strings...

How to use the URL Encoder and Decoder

  1. Paste text or a URL.
  2. Choose encode or decode.
  3. Copy the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does %20 mean?

It is an encoded space.

Should I encode the whole URL?

Usually only the values inside the query string. Encoding the whole address would also encode the slashes and colons.

Is this url encoder and decoder free?

Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and has no daily limit.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. It is processed in your browser and is not sent to our servers.

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