URL Decoder and Encoder

Encode text for URLs or decode percent-encoded query strings.

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Useful for query parameters and API testing.

How to Use URL Encoder and Decoder

URL Encoder and Decoder handles real query strings, path segments, redirect values, and copied links that need percent encoding checks.

  1. Paste the exact URL part you need to encode or decode, not extra surrounding text.
  2. Decide whether you are encoding a query value, path segment, or full URL before copying the result.
  3. Convert the text, then compare separators such as ?, &, =, and / with the original link.
  4. Encoding a full URL as one value can break separators that should remain readable.
  5. Keep the converted value with the parameter or field name so it is not pasted into the wrong place.

Things to Check

  • Encoding a full url can break separators.
  • Long URL batches or copied logs can slow small devices; encode one link group at a time.
  • Test the encoded link in the browser, API request, redirect rule, or form field that will use it.

Helpful FAQ

When is this tool most useful?

Use it when preparing query parameters, redirect URLs, API values, tracking links, or copied percent-encoded text.

What should I inspect before using the output?

Check reserved characters, spaces, Unicode, repeated encoding, separators, and whether the final link still opens correctly.

Does this replace a specialist editor?

For routing rules, security-sensitive redirects, or application encoding bugs, review the code path directly.

Maintained by Taimour Husnain.