URL Encoder & Decoder
About this URL Encoder & Decoder tool
URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces characters that are not safe in a URL with a % followed by two hexadecimal digits. For example, a space becomes %20. It is needed when you put text such as search terms or parameters into a URL.
How to use it
- Paste your text or URL into the input box.
- Click Encode or Decode.
- Copy the result.
Example
hello world & more → hello%20world%20%26%20moreFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between encoding a full URL and a parameter?
A whole URL keeps characters like : / ? and &. A single parameter value should encode them, otherwise they break the URL structure.
Is + a space?
In form-encoded query strings, + often means a space. In percent-encoding, a space is %20.
Why do I see %25 in my URL?
%25 is an encoded % sign. It usually means the text was encoded twice.