URL Encoder & Decoder
Encode or decode URLs instantly. Supports both encodeURIComponent (for query parameters) and encodeURI (for full URLs). Real-time conversion β 100% client-side.
About This Tool
- encodeURIComponent β encodes all special characters (for query params)
- encodeURI β preserves URL structure characters (://?#&=)
- Real-time conversion as you type
- Completely free with no registration
Frequently Asked Questions
URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted in URLs. For example, spaces become %20 and & becomes %26.
Component encoding (encodeURIComponent) encodes all special characters β use it for query parameter values. Full URL encoding (encodeURI) preserves URL structure characters like ://?#& β use it for complete URLs.
Use URL encoding when passing special characters in query parameters, building API requests, or when text contains non-ASCII characters like Unicode or emojis.
Yes, completely free with no registration. Encode and decode as many URLs as you need.