URL Encoder/Decoder

Convert URLs to a safe format with URL encoding or decode URL-encoded strings back to their original format. Essential for handling special characters, query parameters, and international characters in web addresses.

URL Encoder

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How to Use the URL Encoder/Decoder:

Paste your URL or text into the input field. Click Encode to convert special characters to URL-safe percent-encoded format, or Decode to convert encoded URLs back to readable text. Perfect for WordPress permalinks, API endpoints, and query strings.

WordPress Permalinks
Encode special characters in WordPress URLs to ensure proper routing and avoid 404 errors.
API Endpoints
Properly encode query parameters and path segments when building REST API URLs.
International Characters
Handle non-ASCII characters in URLs by encoding them to percent-encoded format.

How Does URL Encoding Work?

URL encoding converts special characters and non-ASCII symbols into percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20). This ensures URLs remain valid and can be safely transmitted over the internet without breaking.

Percent EncodingSpecial characters are replaced with % followed by their hexadecimal ASCII code (e.g., space = %20, & = %26).
Safe CharactersAlphanumeric characters and certain symbols (-, _, ., ~) remain unchanged as they are URL-safe.
Component EncodingDifferent URL components (path, query, fragment) may require different encoding rules for proper functionality.

Using URL Encoding in JavaScript:

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Encode URL

Encode entire URL using encodeURIComponent

const url = "https://example.com/search?q=hello world";

const encoded = encodeURIComponent(url);

console.log(encoded);

https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhello%20world

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Decode URL

Decode URL-encoded string back to original format

const encoded = "https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhello%20world";

const decoded = decodeURIComponent(encoded);

console.log(decoded);

https://example.com/search?q=hello world

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding converts special characters into percent-encoded format (like %20 for space) to make URLs safe for transmission.

When should I encode URLs?

Encode URLs when they contain special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII characters that could break URL parsing.

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI encodes the entire URL but preserves valid URL characters, while encodeURIComponent encodes individual components more aggressively.