Free URL Encode & Decode Online

Encode and decode URLs, query strings, and URI components instantly. Supports encodeURIComponent and encodeURI variants.

Encodes all special characters. Best for encoding query parameter values.

Decoded (Plain Text)

Encoded (URL Safe)

space %20

! %21

# %23

& %26

= %3D

? %3F

@ %40

+ %2B

/ %2F

: %3A

[ %5B

] %5D

encodeURIComponent

Encodes everything except: A-Z a-z 0-9 - _ . ! ~ * ' ( )

Use for: query parameter values, form data

encodeURI

Preserves URL structure characters: : / ? # [ ] @ ! $ & ' ( ) * + , ; =

Use for: encoding a full URL while keeping it valid

How to Use

Enter plain text on the left and click Encode to URL-encode it
Enter URL-encoded text on the right and click Decode to convert back
Switch between encodeURIComponent (for query params) and encodeURI (for full URLs) modes
Use the reference table below to see common percent-encoded characters
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