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URL Encode / Decode
Safely encode URLs and query string components, or decode percent-encoded text back to readable form. Handles full URLs and individual components.
Examples
Input · Component encode
a b&c=1
Output
a%20b%26c%3D1
How to use URL Encode / Decode
Enter text
Paste the URL or text you want to convert.
Pick a mode
Component mode encodes everything; full-URL mode preserves structure.
Copy
Copy the encoded or decoded output.
Why use this tool
Component and full-URL modes
Round-trips safely
Instant conversion
Private
Frequently asked questions
Component mode (encodeURIComponent) encodes reserved characters like & and =. Full-URL mode (encodeURI) keeps them so the URL stays valid.
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