URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode URLs and query parameters safely

Encoding Types

Component Encoding (encodeURIComponent):

Encodes all characters except: A-Z a-z 0-9 - _ . ! ~ * ' ( )

Use for: Query parameters, form data, individual URL components

Full URI Encoding (encodeURI):

Encodes all characters except: A-Z a-z 0-9 ; , / ? : @ & = + $ - _ . ! ~ * ' ( ) #

Use for: Complete URLs while preserving URL structure

URL Encoder Features

  • Component Encoding: Perfect for query parameters and form data
  • Full URI Encoding: Encode complete URLs while preserving structure
  • Decode Support: Safely decode URL-encoded strings
  • Error Handling: Detects and reports invalid encoded strings
  • Copy Functions: One-click copy for both input and output
  • Swap Feature: Quickly reverse the encoding process

Common Use Cases

  • API Requests: Encode parameters for GET requests
  • Form Submissions: Prepare data for URL-encoded forms
  • Search Queries: Encode search terms with special characters
  • Social Media: Encode URLs for sharing on platforms
  • Email Links: Create safe mailto links with subjects/body
  • Analytics: Encode tracking parameters and UTM codes