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URL Encode and Decode

Percent-encode or decode URLs. Paste your input, choose an option and copy the result. It runs in your browser, so your text is never uploaded.

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What URL Encode and Decode does
Percent-encode or decode URLs. Type or paste your text, choose Encode or Decode and the converted result appears instantly.
URL Encode and Decode offers 2 modes: Encode, Decode.
How to use URL Encode and Decode
  1. Paste or type your text or encoded data into the Input box.
  2. Choose a mode: Encode, Decode.
  3. The result appears instantly in the Result box.
  4. Click Copy, or Use as input to keep working with it.
About URL Encode and Decode
Encodings turn data into a different alphabet so it can travel safely through systems that only accept certain characters. Base64 is the best known, but dozens of others exist, each with its own trade-off between size, readability and safety.
This tool does one encoding well. It shows the result as you work, reports clear errors for invalid input and never sends your data anywhere.
URL Encode and Decode FAQ
What is URL Encode and Decode?
URL Encode and Decode is a free online tool. Percent-encode or decode URLs. Type or paste your text, choose Encode or Decode and the converted result appears instantly.
How do I use URL Encode and Decode?
Paste or type your text or encoded data into the Input box. Choose a mode: Encode, Decode. The result appears instantly in the Result box. Click Copy, or Use as input to keep working with it.
Is URL Encode and Decode free to use?
Yes. It is completely free, with no usage limits, watermarks or paid tiers.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. Open the page and start using it. There is no account, download or browser extension.
Is my data safe when I use URL Encode and Decode?
Yes. All encoding and decoding happens in your browser, so your data is never uploaded or stored.
What options does URL Encode and Decode include?
URL Encode and Decode offers 2 modes: Encode, Decode.
Does URL Encode and Decode work on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The layout adapts to any screen size, and the tool works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android.
Which browsers are supported?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. JavaScript must be enabled.
Can I use the output of URL Encode and Decode commercially?
Yes. The result is yours to use in personal and commercial projects without attribution.
Is there a limit on how much I can enter?
There is no fixed limit. Very large inputs depend on your device's memory and may feel slower on older phones.
How do I copy the result?
Click the Copy button above the Result box. For tools that transform text, Use as input moves the result back to the input so you can apply another change.
Can I use URL Encode and Decode offline?
After the page has loaded, yes. Processing happens in your browser, so the tool keeps working even if your connection drops.
Why do I see an error or an empty result?
A message appears when the input is not valid for the chosen direction, for example Base64 with illegal characters or hex with an odd length. Remove stray spaces or quotes and try again.
How reliable are the results from URL Encode and Decode?
Each encoder follows its published specification and round-trips exactly. Text is treated as UTF-8, so emoji and non-Latin letters survive a full encode and decode.
Can URL Encode and Decode handle many items at once?
Yes. Paste a long text or many lines and the whole input is converted in one go.
Where is URL Encode and Decode useful in real work?
Embedding data in URLs, JSON, HTML and email; Reading tokens, headers and API payloads; Converting between encodings for debugging; Learning how an encoding scheme works.
Which tools are related to URL Encode and Decode?
You may also like Base64 Encode & Decode, UTF-8 Encoder & Decoder, Binary Code Translator, Hex to Text Converter. All of them are free and work in the same way.
Is encoding the same as encryption?
No. Encoding only changes how data is written and anyone can reverse it. It gives no secrecy, so never use it to protect passwords or private data.
Why does my encoded text look longer than the original?
Most encodings add overhead. Base64 grows data by about 33%, Base32 by about 60% and hex by 100%, because each output character carries fewer bits.
Does URL Encode and Decode support emoji and non-English text?
Yes. Text is converted to UTF-8 bytes first, so every character is encoded and decoded correctly.
Why does decoding fail or show strange characters?
The input may contain characters outside the alphabet, be cut off, or be a different variant of the encoding. Decoded binary data such as an image also shows as garbled text, because it is not text.
How can I report a problem or suggest a tool?
Use the contact link in the footer. Bug reports and tool ideas are welcome, and popular requests are added regularly.
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