URL Encode/Decode
What is URL Encode/Decode? (Quick Answer)
URL encoding and decoding Free online tool, no registration required, 100% client-side processing.
URL encoding and decoding
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About URL Encode/Decode — Free Online Tool
How to Use URL Encode/Decode — Step by Step
- Paste URL or text
Type or paste the URL or text you want to encode/decode.
- Choose direction
Select Encode (to %20 style) or Decode (from %20 style).
- Copy result
The result appears instantly. Copy to clipboard.
Use Cases for URL Encode/Decode
API request building
Properly encode query parameters before appending them to API URLs.
Debugging redirects
Decode encoded URLs in server logs to understand redirect chains.
Email link generation
Encode subject and body parameters in mailto: links.
FAQ — URL Encode/Decode Free Online Tool
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI preserves URL-special chars (/, :, ?). encodeURIComponent encodes everything — use it for query parameter values.
Should I encode the entire URL?
No. Only encode the path segments and query parameter values. The protocol, domain, and / separators should not be encoded.
Is my data private?
Yes. All encoding happens in your browser.