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URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode and decode URL components directly in your browser.
Convert spaces, query values, symbols, and path-like text into URL-safe encoded strings, or decode encoded values back to readable text.
Encoder / Decoder
Encode and decode URL components with browser-native functions.
Output
// Encoded or decoded output will appear here.How to use
- 1. Paste text
Add a URL component, query value, or encoded string.
- 2. Encode or decode
Use browser-native encodeURIComponent and decodeURIComponent behavior.
- 3. Copy output
Use the result in URLs, query strings, requests, or documentation.
Example
`hello world/path?x=1` becomes `hello%20world%2Fpath%3Fx%3D1` when encoded as a URL component.
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Answers to the questions people search for most when looking for free, private developer utilities.
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01 What is URL encoding? +
URL encoding replaces unsafe URL characters with percent-encoded sequences so they can be safely used in URLs.
02 Is this done locally? +
Yes, encoding and decoding run locally in your browser.
03 When should I use encodeURIComponent? +
Use encodeURIComponent for individual query values, path segments, or text that will be inserted into a URL.