URL Encoder & Decoder

Safely encode or decode URL components | spaces, special characters, and reserved symbols | entirely in your browser.

1

Paste the URL or text string you want to encode or decode.

2

Choose encode or decode mode.

3

Copy the resulting output.

Frequently Asked Questions

What characters need to be URL-encoded?+

Reserved characters (like &, =, ?, #), spaces, and non-ASCII characters typically need encoding so they don't break a URL's structure.

What's the difference between encoding a full URL and a URL component?+

Component encoding escapes every reserved character, including those that structure a URL (like / and &); use it for individual query parameter values rather than a complete URL.

Is my data sent anywhere to encode or decode it?+

No, this runs entirely client-side in your browser.