URL Encoder/Decoder Tool

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding, also known as percent encoding, is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits. For example, a space character is encoded as %20.

Key Features:

• Convert special characters to URL-safe format
• Decode URL-encoded strings back to regular text
• Support for all URL-unsafe characters
• Instant conversion with no delay
• Free to use with no registration required

Common Use Cases:

• Creating valid URLs with special characters
• Encoding query parameters for API requests
• Decoding URL parameters received from web forms
• Preparing text for inclusion in URLs
• Debugging URL-related issues in web applications

How to Use:

1. Enter or paste your text in the input box
2. Select "Encode" to convert special characters to URL-safe format
3. Select "Decode" to convert URL-encoded text back to regular text
4. Click the "Convert" button
5. Copy the converted text for your use

Common URL Encodings:

• Space becomes %20
• / becomes %2F
• ? becomes %3F
• & becomes %26
• = becomes %3D
• + becomes %2B
• # becomes %23