URL Encode / Decode

Encode characters and symbols into special codes, or decode URL-encoded strings

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Features

Supports three encoding methods

Choose encodeURIComponent and others by purpose

Both encoding and decoding

Restore encoded strings back to their original characters

PHP urlencode compatible

Converts spaces to + to reproduce legacy behavior

Batch-convert multiple lines at once

Encode space-separated words individually

How to use

1

Switch the conversion direction

Select encode or decode with the tabs

2

Specify the conversion mode

Choose from urlencode, encodeURIComponent, or encodeURI by purpose

3

Enter the target string

Paste the string to convert into the text field, or load it from a sample

4

Check and copy the result

The result appears instantly after pressing, ready to copy and use

Use cases

Building query parameters

Convert values containing Japanese or symbols into a form safe to embed in a URL

Decoding encoded URLs

Turn a URL full of percent signs back into readable characters to check its contents

Formatting API request values

Encode parameters sent to an API to avoid communication errors

Investigating garbled URLs

Pinpoint unexpected conversions to help isolate issues

Safety and privacy

Runs entirely in your browser

Your input data is processed only within your browser and is never sent externally.

Processing only in your browser

Encoding and decoding is processed entirely within your browser, and input data is not sent to any server.

Communications encrypted with HTTPS

Page loading is also encrypted by TLS, and content cannot be read by third parties.

No transmission to third parties

Input content is not sent to external services such as ad networks or trackers.

No automatic saving of results

Input strings and conversion results and input suggestions are not stored on the server.