What is a URL Encode/Decode?
plain or percent-encoded text The source value must contain plain or percent-encoded text.
A URL Encode/Decode changes plain or percent-encoded text into URL-safe or decoded text. The conversion runs locally in the browser and updates without uploading the entered value.
How to use the URL Encode/Decode
hello world Enter plain or percent-encoded text in the calculator.
- Enter plain or percent-encoded text in the input field.
- Select Convert or continue typing for a live result.
- Check the URL-safe or decoded text output and copy the result.
URL Encode/Decode example
hello world This is valid plain or percent-encoded text.
hello world→hello%20worldWhen should you use URL Encode/Decode?
prepare query values URL Encode/Decode can prepare query values.
Use URL Encode/Decode to prepare query values, decode URL parameters, and inspect percent encoding.
URL Encode/Decode questions
Runs locally Conversion takes place in the browser.
Does the URL Encode/Decode process data locally?
Yes. The conversion runs with JavaScript in the browser, so the entered value does not need to be sent to a conversion server.
What input does URL Encode/Decode accept?
URL Encode/Decode accepts plain or percent-encoded text. The converter reports invalid or incomplete values instead of silently changing them.
What output does URL Encode/Decode produce?
The converter produces URL-safe or decoded text. The example hello world becomes hello%20world.