What is URL encoding?

Replacing characters that aren't allowed in URLs with % followed by their hex code, for example a space becomes %20.

Component vs Full URL — which should I use?

Use Component for a single query value or path part. Use Full URL to encode a whole address while keeping : / ? & = intact.

Why does decoding show an error?

The text contains a % that isn't followed by a valid two-digit hex code, so it isn't valid encoded text.

Does it support Hindi and emoji?

Yes. Non-English characters are encoded as UTF-8 bytes and decode back correctly.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. Encoding and decoding happen entirely in your browser.

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URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode or decode URLs and query strings.

Result

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How to Use the URL Encoder / Decoder

Paste your text or URL into the box. Choose Encode to convert special characters like spaces and & into %-codes, or Decode to turn an encoded string back into readable text. Pick Component mode for query values or Full URL mode to keep slashes and colons. Copy the result with one click.

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