URL Encoder / Decoder
Links hate spaces, emoji, and ampersands. Percent-encode any text so it survives inside a URL — or decode a gnarly %20-filled string back into something human.
How to use
- Paste your text. A full URL, a query string, or any text with spaces and special characters.
- Choose Encode or Decode. Encoding makes text URL-safe; decoding turns %20-style gibberish back into words.
- Read the result. It updates live as you type — no button needed.
- Copy it. Ready to paste into your link, code, or API call.
Frequently asked questions
How do I encode a URL online?
Paste the text into the box above with Encode selected. Spaces become %20, ampersands become %26, and so on — the output is safe to drop into a query string or path. Unicode and emoji are handled correctly too.
What does %20 mean in a URL?
It's a percent-encoded space — URLs can't contain raw spaces, so they're written as %20. Similarly %26 is &, %3F is ?, and %2F is /. Switch to Decode above and paste any encoded string to see the readable version.
What's the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURIComponent encodes everything except plain letters, digits, and a few safe symbols — the right choice for query values. encodeURI leaves URL structure characters like : / ? # alone — the right choice for whole URLs. This tool uses encodeURIComponent semantics so values come out fully safe.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No — encoding and decoding happen entirely in your browser. Paste URLs, tokens, and query strings with confidence.
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