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URL Encode / Decode
Percent-encode or decode URL components safely in your browser.
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Version 1.0.0 · Last reviewed
URL Encode / Decode
Percent-encode query values or decode them safely in your browser.
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Introduction
URL Encode / Decode applies encodeURIComponent / decodeURIComponent so query values stay safe to transmit.
Step-by-step
- Paste a value
- Click Encode or Decode
- Copy the result
Worked example
Encoding "a&b=c" becomes a%26b%3Dc.
Use cases
- Build query strings with spaces and symbols
- Decode messy redirect URLs
- Debug encoded form bodies
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as encodeURI?
This tool uses encodeURIComponent, which is usually what you want for individual query values.
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