URL Encode / Decode

Encode and decode URLs for safe use in browsers and APIs

Original Text

Encoded URL

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ℹ️ What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding converts special characters into a safe format for transmission in URLs using the %XX format where XX is the hexadecimal code of the character.

💡 Examples

  • Before: Hello World!
  • After: Hello%20World%21
  • Before: https://example.com?q=búsqueda
  • After: https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%3Fq%3Db%C3%BAsqueda

When to use?

  • URL parameters with spaces or special characters
  • Data in API query strings
  • Forms submitted via GET

⚠️ Common Encoded Characters

espacio → %20
! → %21
# → %23
$ → %24
& → %26
= → %3D
? → %3F
@ → %40

URL Encoder & Decoder - Percent Encoding Tool Online

Free online URL encoder and decoder tool. Encode and decode URLs with special characters for safe transmission in browsers and APIs. Essential tool for URL debugging, parameter analysis, secure data transmission, API development, special character handling, and web form processing. Convert URLs to percent-encoding format instantly.

Our URL encoding tool provides bidirectional conversion between plain text and percent-encoded URLs. Perfect for web developers working with APIs, debugging URL parameters, handling international characters, and ensuring safe data transmission in query strings. Process URLs completely in your browser with instant results and no server uploads. Supports all special characters including spaces, accents, symbols, and non-ASCII characters.

Why Use URL Encoding?

🔍 URL Debugging

Quickly decode complex URLs to analyze parameters and troubleshoot web application issues

🔗 API Development

Encode parameters correctly for REST APIs, webhooks, and HTTP requests with special characters

🌐 International Support

Handle accented characters, symbols, and non-ASCII text safely in URLs and query strings

📝 Form Processing

Prepare data for GET requests and ensure proper encoding for web forms and search queries

Encoder Features

  • Bidirectional conversion: encode plain text to URLs or decode percent-encoded URLs
  • Real-time encoding/decoding as you type for instant results
  • Support for all special characters: spaces, accents, symbols, punctuation
  • Visual examples showing before/after encoding for common cases
  • One-click copy to clipboard for encoded/decoded results
  • Client-side processing - complete privacy, no data sent to servers
  • Reference guide for common encoded characters (%20, %21, %3F, etc.)
  • Clear mode toggle between encoding and decoding operations
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