URL Encoder / Decoder

Safely encode query strings and path segments, or decode percent-encoded URLs. Updates as you type while debugging links and APIs.

Introduction

URL Encoder / Decoder is a free, browser-based utility in our Encoding Tools collection. Safely encode query strings and path segments, or decode percent-encoded URLs. Conversion updates as you type so you can iterate quickly while debugging links and APIs. Prepare query values and path segments with percent-encoding, or decode messy redirects and analytics links back into readable text. Handy while debugging OAuth callbacks, webhooks, and API parameters. Everything runs locally in your browser — inputs stay on your device, with no account or upload required. Highlights include encode url components.

Features

Encode URL components
Decode percent-encoded text
Real-time conversion
Copy result instantly

How to use

1
Paste text or a URL fragment into the input.
2
Choose Encode or Decode mode.
3
Watch the output update in real time.
4
Copy the converted value.

Example

Encode a query value

Input

hello world & friends

Output

hello%20world%20%26%20friends

Benefits

Run URL Encoder entirely in the browser with no signup or installation.
Keep sensitive sample data private — processing never leaves your device.
Encode URL components
Decode percent-encoded text
Real-time conversion
Pair it with Base64 and JSON Formatter when your workflow needs adjacent utilities.

FAQs

This tool uses encodeURIComponent / decodeURIComponent semantics, which is ideal for query parameter values and path segments.

Decoding fails when the input contains malformed percent sequences. Fix incomplete % encodings and try again.

Yes. URL Encoder on EverydayDevTools is free, with no account, watermarks, or usage caps for normal interactive use.

No. URL Encoder runs in your browser. Your input is processed locally and is not sent to EverydayDevTools servers.

Safely encode query strings and path segments, or decode percent-encoded URLs. Conversion updates as you type so you can iterate quickly while debugging links and APIs. It fits everyday encoding tools tasks when you want a fast local utility instead of installing a CLI or opening a heavy IDE feature.

Core capabilities include: Encode URL components; Decode percent-encoded text; Real-time conversion; Copy result instantly.

Developers often pair URL Encoder with Base64, JSON Formatter, Hash Generator. Open Related tools on this page for quick links.

Yes. See the Examples section for “Encode a query value” with sample input and output you can compare against your own data.