URL Encoder / Decoder is a free online URL encoding tool that allows you to easily encode or decode URL strings using encodeURIComponent. Simply enter your input and the tool will instantly generate the result in your browser. No installation or registration is required and everything runs securely in your browser.
URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, converts characters that are not allowed in a URL into a safe format using a percent sign followed by two hex digits. It is essential for passing query parameters, search terms, and special characters safely in web requests.
URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode or decode URL strings instantly.
How to Use
- Paste or enter your URL string into the input field
- Select Encode or Decode mode
- The tool will instantly process your input
- Copy the output result if needed
Example
Input
https://example.com/search?q=hello world&lang=ja
Output
https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhello%20world%26lang%3Dja
FAQ
- What is URL encoding used for?
- URL encoding converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted in a URL.
- Is this tool free?
- Yes, it is completely free with no registration required.
- Does this tool run in the browser?
- Yes, all encoding and decoding happens locally in your browser.