URL Encoder / Decoder

Convert plain text, URLs or query parameter values into URL-safe strings and decode them again.

Output

How to use this tool

Enter the required values in the labeled fields. Results update in your browser and are announced for assistive technologies. Use realistic measurements and verify important outcomes before acting on them.

Formula or logic

The tool uses browser-native URI and URI component encoding/decoding functions and shows malformed input errors.

Example calculation

Example: free cbm calculator becomes free%20cbm%20calculator as a query parameter.

Frequently asked questions

Should I encode a full URL or parameter?

Use full URL mode for URLs and query parameter mode for individual values.

Does it support Unicode?

Yes. Browser-native encoding supports Unicode.

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