URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode or decode URLs and query strings instantly. Supports encodeURIComponent, encodeURI, and full URL parsing. Live results — no button needed.

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Encoded Output

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Common URL Encoding Reference

Character	Meaning	Encoded Form	Kept by encodeURI
Space	Word separator	%20	❌ (encoded)
+	Plus (form data space)	%2B	✅ kept
&	Query param separator	%26	✅ kept
=	Key=value separator	%3D	✅ kept
?	Query start	%3F	✅ kept
#	Fragment/anchor	%23	✅ kept
/	Path separator	%2F	✅ kept
:	Protocol separator	%3A	✅ kept
@	Auth separator	%40	✅ kept
"	Quote	%22	❌ (encoded)
< >	HTML brackets	%3C %3E	❌ (encoded)

How to Use the URL Encoder / Decoder

1

Choose Mode

Select Encode, Decode, or Parse URL from the mode tabs.

2

Paste Text

Paste or type your URL — results appear live as you type.

3

Copy Result

Click the copy icon on the output panel to copy to clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tool free?

Yes — 100% free, no sign-up, no limits.

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI is used to encode a full URL — it preserves characters that are valid URL structure characters like : / ? # &.

encodeURIComponent encodes everything including those characters. Use it to safely encode individual query parameter values.

When should I use URL encoding?

Use URL encoding whenever you include user-generated text, special characters, or non-ASCII characters in a URL or query string — especially in API requests, form submissions, and link building.

What is the "Parse URL" mode?

Parse URL breaks down a URL into its individual components: protocol, hostname, path, query parameters (as a key-value table), and fragment. It uses the browser's built-in URL API.

What does %20 mean?

%20 is the URL-encoded representation of a space character. When you type a space in a URL, browsers and servers need it encoded as %20 (or + in form data) to be safely transmitted.