Developer Tools

URL Encoder / Decoder

Percent-encode or decode URLs and query string components.

How to use URL Encoder / Decoder

  1. Choose Encode or Decode.
  2. Paste your URL or query string.
  3. Click Convert and copy the result.

Frequently asked questions

Why does + sometimes mean a space?

In query strings, + traditionally represents a space, while %20 is the strict percent-encoded form. This tool uses standard percent-encoding via encodeURIComponent.