URL Encoder / Decoder
NewFree online URL encoder and decoder. Convert special characters to percent-encoded format for safe use in URLs, or decode percent-encoded strings back to readable text. Also encodes/decodes full URLs and query parameters.
URL Encoder / Decoder
Encoding method
0 chars
Output
Quick Reference
| Character | Encoded |
|---|---|
| Space | %20 |
| & | %26 |
| = | %3D |
| + | %2B |
| # | %23 |
| ? | %3F |
Guide
How to Use
- 1
Paste your URL or text in the input
- 2
Click Encode to percent-encode special characters
- 3
Or click Decode to convert %XX sequences back to characters
- 4
Copy the result
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding replaces special characters with % followed by hex codes. For example, spaces become %20. This ensures URLs are valid.
encodeURI vs encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI encodes a full URL (preserves ://), encodeURIComponent encodes a value for use inside a query string.