What is URL Encode/Decode?
URL Encode/Decode is a free online tool that percent-encodes text for safe use in URLs and query strings, and decodes %20-style strings back to readable text.
URL-encode or decode strings online. Safe percent-encoding for query parameters and paths — free URL encoder on Fah Swe Tools.
Key features
- Percent-encode and decode
- Safe for query parameters and paths
- Unicode support
- Instant and private
Common uses
- Build query strings with special characters
- Decode tracking and redirect URLs
- Debug API requests
Also known as: URL Encoder, URL Decoder, Percent Encoder.
How it works
- Paste a string.
- Encode or decode.
- Copy result.
FAQ
Full URLs?
Works on query values and path segments.
What does %20 mean in a URL?
It is an encoded space. URL encoding replaces unsafe characters with % and a hex code.
Should I encode the whole URL?
Usually only parameter values. Encoding the whole URL also encodes : and /, which breaks it.