URL Encoder / Decoder
Safely encode or decode URL parameters.
Why URL Encoding is Important
URLs can only be sent over the internet using the ASCII character set. Because URLs often contain special characters outside this safe set (like spaces, ampersands, or non-English characters), they must be converted into a universally accepted format. This process is called URL encoding (or percent-encoding).
How URL Encode Works
Our URL Encoder takes unsafe characters and safely replaces them with a `%` followed by two hexadecimal digits. For example, a simple space character is converted to `%20`. This ensures your web requests, API calls, and query strings are never broken or misinterpreted by web servers.
Reverse with URL Decode
If you've received a messy, percent-encoded URL and need to read its actual contents, simply paste it into the tool and click Decode. The URL Decoder instantly strips the percent signs and hex codes, returning the original, human-readable string.