Encode and decode URL strings with percent encoding. Convert special characters for safe URLs or decode encoded strings back to readable text.
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About URL Encoder/Decoder
The URL Encoder/Decoder by TooliFyra is a free online tool that handles percent-encoding (URL encoding) and decoding for web URLs. URL encoding replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits, making URLs safe for transmission over the internet. This tool is essential for web developers, SEO specialists, and anyone working with URLs that contain special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII text.
How to Use
Enter your URL or text into the input textarea — it can be either an encoded URL or plain text.
Select encoding options such as using + for spaces or encoding all special characters.
Click "Encode URL" or "Decode URL" to process your input.
Copy the output to use in your applications, web forms, or API requests.
Key Features
BidirectionalBoth encode plain text to URL-safe format and decode percent-encoded strings back.
Form EncodingSupports application/x-www-form-urlencoded format using + for spaces.
UTF-8 SupportProperly encodes Unicode characters, international text, and emoji.
Selective EncodingOption to encode all special characters or only unsafe characters.
Error HandlingDetects and reports malformed percent-encoded sequences during decoding.
Instant ResultsReal-time encoding and decoding without page reloads or server requests.
Benefits of Using Our Encoder
URL encoding is crucial for web development, but manual encoding is tedious and error-prone. Our tool handles all edge cases automatically, including encoding spaces, special characters, and international text. Whether you're building query strings, processing form data, or cleaning up URLs from external sources, this tool saves time and ensures accuracy.
Use Cases
Web DevelopersEncode query parameters and form data for API requests and URL construction.
SEO SpecialistsDecode and analyze URLs from competitors or fix encoding issues in page URLs.
QA EngineersTest URL encoding behavior and verify proper handling of special characters.
Security AnalystsDecode suspicious URLs and analyze encoded parameters for security testing.
Why Choose TooliFyra?
TooliFyra's URL Encoder/Decoder is fast, accurate, and handles all URL encoding standards. It supports both standard encoding and form-urlencoded format. The tool runs entirely in your browser with no server requests, making it the fastest and most private option available. Free to use with no registration required.
Frequently Asked Questions
URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces unsafe ASCII characters with % followed by two hex digits. For example, a space becomes %20 or +, and special characters like & become %26.
Use + for spaces when encoding data for application/x-www-form-urlencoded format, which is standard for HTML form submissions. For general URLs, %20 is preferred for spaces.
Yes, the tool properly encodes Unicode characters including international text and emoji using UTF-8 percent encoding.
Yes, the decoder handles standard percent-encoded URLs and reports errors for malformed sequences that don't follow encoding standards.