URL Encoder / Decoder — Free Online Tool

Safely encode text for use inside a URL, or decode a messy percent-encoded link back to plain text. Essential when building query strings or debugging tracking links.

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How to use URL Encoder / Decoder

Paste a URL or text.
Click Encode or Decode.
Copy the clean output.

Frequently asked questions

Why do spaces become %20?

URLs cannot contain spaces, so they are replaced with a safe percent code.

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