Free Online URL Encoder & Decoder
Effortlessly encode and decode URLs with support for both URI and component encoding methods.
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URL Encoder/Decoder
Example Inputs
Encoding Guidelines
encodeURI()
- • Encodes full URLs
- • Preserves : / ? # [ ] @
- • Encodes spaces as %20
- • Use for complete URLs
encodeURIComponent()
- • Encodes URL components
- • Encodes all special chars
- • Use for query params
- • More aggressive encoding
Examples of Real-World Usage
6 real-world examples
Web Developers & Frontend Engineers
Encode URLs and query parameters for safe transmission in web applications and API calls.
API Developers & Backend Engineers
Handle URL encoding/decoding for API endpoints, webhooks, and data processing pipelines.
SEO Specialists & Digital Marketers
Encode URLs for tracking parameters, UTM codes, and campaign links while maintaining readability.
Data Analysts & Automation Engineers
Process and normalize URLs in datasets, web scraping, and automated testing workflows.
Security Researchers & Penetration Testers
Encode payloads and test URL-based vulnerabilities, parameter injection, and web security.
Content Creators & Bloggers
Create properly encoded shareable links and embed URLs in content management systems.
Key Features of URL Encoder & Decoder
Our URL Encoder & Decoder tool supports both encodeURI and encodeURIComponent methods for quick and reliable URL encoding and decoding.
Dual Encoding Methods
Support for both encodeURI and encodeURIComponent for different use cases.
One-Click Copy
Easily copy the result with a single click.
Download Output
Download the result as a text file for later use.
Real-Time Conversion
See your encoded or decoded results instantly as you type.
How to Use
Simple 3-step process
Step 1
Enter the text or URL you want to encode or decode.
Step 2
Select the encoding type (URI or Component encoding).
Step 3
Copy the output or download it as a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our process, pricing, and technical capabilities.
See Full FAQencodeURI encodes full URLs while preserving special characters like : / ? #. encodeURIComponent encodes URL components (like query parameters) and encodes all special characters.
Use URL encoding when you need to include special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII characters in URLs or when passing data in query parameters.
URL encoding is a data encoding method, not encryption. It's used to safely transmit data in URLs but doesn't provide security or encryption.
Yes, as long as the URL was properly encoded, you can decode it back to its original form using the corresponding decode function.
Spaces become %20, special characters like &, =, + are encoded as %26, %3D, %2B respectively. Non-ASCII characters are encoded using UTF-8.
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