URL Encode/Decode

Easily convert between raw URLs and encoded strings with this instant URL Encode/Decode Tool. Trim, choose encoding modes, preserve structure, and export results on the fly. Built for developers, writers, and editors needing safe, fast transformations without leaving the page.

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Supported file types: .txt, .html, .htm, .xml, .json, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .log, .csv, .tsv
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Options
Trim whitespace
Strict encoding

How to Use:

Paste a URL or string into the input box on the left. Use the “Mode” radio buttons to switch between encoding and decoding. Encoding transforms characters like spaces and symbols into safe URL forms. Decoding reverses it back to human-readable text. Optional toggles let you trim whitespace and apply strict encoding (using encodeURIComponent). View the formatted result in the right-hand output box. You can copy, export, or import text using the buttons below.

What the URL Encode/Decode Tool can do:

This tool helps you prepare URLs for transmission or decode incoming strings from databases, forms, or APIs. You can switch between encodeURI for preserving structure and encodeURIComponent for full encoding. It trims spaces, supports all common text file types, and updates live as you type or import. Every transformation runs entirely in your browser with no uploads.

Example:

Before (Encode):

https://example.com/search?q=hello world&lang=en

After (Encode, strict on):

https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dhello%20world%26lang%3Den

Before (Decode):

q=first%20line%20%26%20second%20line

After (Decode):

q=first line & second line

Common Use Cases:

Use this when submitting form values, building GET requests, decoding query parameters, or editing URL-safe text. It’s perfect for developers testing URL input/output, content editors prepping links for safe embed, and anyone handling encoded text. It runs fast, works offline, and handles any UTF-8 compatible string you throw at it.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re handling URLs, URL-encode Text gives you tight control over how your strings are formatted before sending them anywhere. And when the data comes back, URL-decode Text makes sure you can actually read it again. Pair them with Convert Text to URL Slug if you’re building clean, readable links especially for blogs, search-friendly titles, or anything that needs to look good in a browser bar.

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