URL Encoder / Decoder
Percent-encode or decode URLs and query parameters, the way browsers do.
Processed on your device — nothing is uploaded
Uses encodeURIComponent / decodeURIComponent — the standard for URLs and query parameters. Runs 100% locally.
About the URL Encoder / Decoder
Fix broken links and build correct query strings: encode special characters with percent-encoding (encodeURIComponent) or decode URL-encoded text back to plain characters.
Everything runs locally in your browser — handy when working with tokens, signed URLs or any string you would rather not paste into an unknown server.
How to use the URL Encoder / Decoder
- 1Paste your URL or parameter value.
- 2Press Encode or Decode.
- 3Copy the result with one click.
Frequently asked questions
Which encoding is used?
encodeURIComponent / decodeURIComponent — the standard for URL components and query parameter values.
Why does a space become %20?
%20 is the percent-encoded form of a space — the safest representation inside URLs and query strings.
Is my URL uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser.
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