URL Encoder & Decoder

Ensure your links and data are transmitted correctly on the web with our Free URL Encoder & Decoder. This essential utility for developers, marketers, and technical bloggers helps translate text and special characters into a universally accepted format that all web browsers can understand, and vice-versa.

Whether you're building a complex URL with parameters, creating a `mailto:` link with a pre-filled subject line, or trying to decipher a string of percent-encoded text, this tool provides instant and accurate conversions.

Why Do You Need to Encode URLs?

URLs can only contain a specific set of characters. Special characters like spaces, question marks, and ampersands have reserved meanings. URL encoding (also known as percent-encoding) converts these characters into a safe format, ensuring your links work correctly. For example:

• A space becomes %20.
• The @ symbol becomes %40.
• A question mark ? becomes %3F.

Key Features

• Live Conversion: The tool encodes and decodes your text in real-time as you type, providing instant results.
• Dual Functionality: Easily switch between encoding human-readable text and decoding percent-encoded strings.
• Safe for All Characters: Correctly handles a wide range of symbols and characters to ensure your URLs are robust.
• One-Click Copy & Clear: Convenient buttons let you quickly copy your result or clear the text areas to start over.