URL Encoder / Decoder

Percent-encode URLs and URI components, or decode encoded strings back to plain text.

Encode component (escapes all special chars) Encode full URL (preserves ://?=&#)

Input

0 characters

Encoded Output

0 characters

Encoded Input

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Decoded Output

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Common Percent-Encoded Characters

Space %20 (or +)

/ %2F

@ %40

? %3F

= %3D

& %26

# %23

+ %2B

: %3A

% %25

[ %5B

] %5D

How to Use

Encode Component — encodes all special characters including / ? = & #. Use this for query parameter values.
Encode Full URL — preserves :// ? = & # so the URL structure stays intact. Use this for encoding a complete URL.
Decode — paste any percent-encoded string to convert it back to plain text. Both %XX and + (space) forms are supported.
Output updates live as you type (300 ms debounce) — no need to click a button.
Click Copy Output to copy the result to your clipboard.