What is URL Encode and Decode Tool?

URL Encode and Decode Tool is a tool that encodes and decodes URL encoded strings into readable text. It's useful for debugging and troubleshooting URL encoding issues.

How does URL Encode and Decode Tool work?

URL Encode and Decode Tool works by encoding and decoding URL encoded strings into readable text. It's a simple tool that helps you understand the structure of a URL and its components.

How do I use URL Encode and Decode Tool?

Simply enter the URL encoded string into the input field and click the 'Decode' button. The tool will decode the string and display the original text.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, this URL decoder tool is completely free to use. There are no limitations or premium features - all functionality is available to everyone.

What is the purpose of URL Encode and Decode Tool?

The purpose of URL Encode and Decode Tool is to encode and decode URL encoded strings into readable text. It's useful for debugging and troubleshooting URL encoding issues.

URL Encode and Decode Tool

Encode and decode URL encoded strings into readable text

Input

Enter text to encode/decode:

Result

Result:

About URL Encoding/Decoding

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding is the practice of converting characters into a format that can be transmitted safely over the Internet. Characters that are not URL-safe are replaced with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits.

When to Use URL Encoding?

When sending data through URLs (query parameters)
When handling special characters in URLs
When submitting form data with special characters
When dealing with Unicode characters in URLs

When to Use URL Decoding?

When reading URL parameters from server-side code
When debugging encoded URL strings
When displaying URL-encoded data to users
When processing form submissions

Common URL Encoded Characters:

Character	URL Encoded	Description
Space	%20	Space character
!	%21	Exclamation mark
#	%23	Hash/Number sign
$	%24	Dollar sign
&	%26	Ampersand
'	%27	Single quote
(	%28	Opening parenthesis
)	%29	Closing parenthesis
+	%2B	Plus sign
,	%2C	Comma
/	%2F	Forward slash
:	%3A	Colon
=	%3D	Equals sign
?	%3F	Question mark
@	%40	At sign

Keyboard Shortcuts:

Ctrl/Cmd + Enter: Encode text
Shift + Enter: Decode text
Escape: Clear fields