CONVERTER · URL TOOLS

URL Encode & Decode

Encode special characters in your text or URL into a safe, web-friendly format, or decode an already encoded URL back to human-readable text.

  • Encode URL: converts characters like spaces, ?, &, / into percent-encoded values such as %20, %3F, %26.
  • Decode URL: converts percent-encoded values back into normal text.
  • Useful for query strings, API calls, redirects, and debugging web applications.

All processing happens directly in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding (also known as percent-encoding) is a way to safely represent special characters inside URLs. Web browsers and servers can only reliably handle a limited set of characters in a URL, so characters like spaces, quotes, and symbols must be converted.

For example, a space character is encoded as %20, and the & symbol is encoded as %26. This ensures that the URL is not broken and the server can correctly understand the data being sent.

When do you need URL encoding?

You will often need URL encoding when working with:

  • Query strings such as ?search=my cool product.
  • Form submissions sent via GET requests.
  • API calls that send data in the URL.
  • Redirect URLs that contain parameters or callback links.

If you don't encode special characters, parts of the URL may be misinterpreted as control characters and cause unexpected behaviour.

How to use this URL Encode / Decode tool

  1. Paste your text or URL into the Input text or URL box on the left.
  2. Click Encode URL to convert it into a percent-encoded string, or click Decode URL to convert an encoded URL back into normal text.
  3. The processed result will appear in the Result box on the right.
  4. Click Copy result to copy the output to your clipboard.
  5. Use the Swap button if you want to quickly move the result back into the input box for further processing.

How does decoding work?

Decoding takes a percent-encoded string such as https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dmy%2Bproduct and converts it back to:

https://example.com/search?q=my+product

This tool also treats plus signs (+) as spaces when decoding, which is common in query strings and form submissions.

Why use this URL tool on Toolvoria?

The URL Encode / Decode tool on Toolvoria runs entirely inside your browser. Your data is not sent to any server, which makes it fast and privacy friendly. You can use it for debugging, learning, or daily work with web applications, APIs, and integrations.

Whether you are a developer, marketer, or just curious about how URLs work, this free tool helps you understand and manipulate encoded URLs quickly and safely.