URL Tool
Convert text into URL-friendly format and vice-versa.
Professional Online URL Encoder & Decoder
URLs can only contain a specific set of ASCII characters. Any other characters (like spaces, emojis, or symbols) must be converted into a format called "Percent-encoding." Our URL Tool helps developers and marketers ensure their links work perfectly across all browsers and servers.
How to Use the URL Tool
- Paste Your Data: Enter your full URL or the text you want to include in a query parameter.
- Encode: Click "Encode URL" to safely replace unsafe characters with %-codes.
- Decode: Click "Decode URL" to turn %-codes back into readable text.
- Instant Output: The result is displayed immediately and can be copied into your browser or code.
Why Encode URLs?
- Avoid Broken Links: Characters like spaces or ampersands can confuse web servers and truncate your data.
- UTF-8 Support: Correctly transmit non-English characters and emojis in URL paths.
- Query Parameters: Essential for sending data via GET requests in web forms and APIs.
URL Encoding FAQ
What is Percent-Encoding?
It's a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It replaces non-ASCII characters with a '%' followed by their two-digit hexadecimal value.
Is space encoded as %20 or +?
Both are common. Standard URI encoding uses %20, while form-data (application/x-www-form-urlencoded) often uses +. Our tool follows the standard %20 encoding for maximum compatibility.
Does it encode the entire URL?
Yes. If you encode a full URL, protocol markers like ":" and "/" will also be encoded. Be careful to encode only the parts that need it if you're building a link manually!
