URL Encoder/Decoder – Convert URLs Instantly with Real-Time Processing
Encode and decode URLs with percent-encoding instantly. Perfect for developers, SEO professionals, and anyone working with web APIs and URL parameters.
URL Encoder
Convert special characters to percent-encoded format
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URL Decoder
Convert percent-encoded characters back to readable format
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Batch Processing
Process multiple URLs at once (one per line)
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Instant Processing
No waiting, immediate results
Multiple URLs
Process hundreds at once
Free Forever
No limits or restrictions
How to Use the URL Encoder/Decoder
Choose Mode
Select single or batch processing mode
Enter URLs
Paste your URLs in the input field
Process
Encoding/decoding happens automatically
Copy Results
Copy or download your results
Understanding URL Encoding
? What is URL Encoding?
URL encoding (also called percent-encoding) is a mechanism to encode information in URLs by replacing unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits.
Example:
Space character " " becomes "%20"
Ampersand "&" becomes "%26"
! When to Use URL Encoding
- API requests - When sending data in URL parameters
- Form submissions - For GET method form data
- Query strings - When URLs contain special characters
- Email campaigns - For tracking parameters in links
- Analytics - When working with UTM parameters
⚠ Common Characters That Need Encoding
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Frequently Asked Questions
Encoding converts special characters into percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20). Decoding converts percent-encoded characters back to their original form (e.g., %20 becomes space).
Yes! All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your URLs.
Absolutely! Switch to "Batch Mode" to process multiple URLs simultaneously. Just enter one URL per line and click "Encode All" or "Decode All".
Yes, the tool automatically saves your recent encoding/decoding operations in your browser's local storage. Click "History" to view and manage your past operations.
Special characters like spaces, &, =, ?, #, +, /, and : need encoding. Non-ASCII characters (accented letters, emojis) also require encoding for proper URL transmission.