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URL Encoder Decoder

This URL encoder decoder tool helps you encode or decode URL components by using browser-safe encoding and decoding functions.

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Quick answer

Encoding converts reserved characters into percent-encoded format.

What this tells you

  • Encoding converts reserved characters into percent-encoded format.
  • Decoding restores percent-encoded text to readable form.
  • Invalid decode input is detected and shown with a clear error message.

How to Use

  1. 1Paste text into the input field.
  2. 2Choose Encode URL or Decode URL.
  3. 3Copy the output result.

How It Works

Formula

Encode: encodeURIComponent(input) Decode: decodeURIComponent(input)

The tool uses browser-native URL component functions, so input stays client-side and conversion behavior follows standard URL encoding rules.

Calculation note: values are processed in the order shown above, using the current input units.

Worked Examples

Encode query text

Inputhello world?
Resulthello%20world%3F

Frequently Asked Questions

It converts reserved characters into percent-encoded values so they can be safely included in URL components.
The tool shows a clear invalid-input error instead of returning broken output.
No. Encoding and decoding run fully client-side in your browser.

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