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URL Encoder Decoder
Convert text to URL-safe encoded strings or decode encoded URL components.
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How To Use URL Encoder Decoder
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Overview
Use this URL encoder decoder to prepare text for query strings, path segments, and web requests.
Choose Encode for plain text or Decode for URL-encoded input.
How URL Encoding Works
- URL encoding replaces unsafe characters with percent-encoded values.
- Spaces, punctuation, and non-ASCII text may be encoded so they can travel safely in a URL.
- Decoding reverses percent-encoded values back to readable text.
Practical Tips
- Encode only the URL component you are inserting, not necessarily an entire full URL.
- Decode mode accepts plus signs as spaces for query-string style input.
- Invalid encoded text returns a clear error instead of breaking the page.
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FAQ
Common questions about this tool.
Is this the same as Base64?
No. URL encoding makes text safe for URLs, while Base64 converts binary or text data to another representation.
Does the tool store URLs?
No. Encoding and decoding run in the browser.