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URL Encode / Decode

Percent-encode and decode URLs.

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How to use URL Encode / Decode

  1. Choose Encode or Decode and paste your URL or parameter value.

  2. Pick component encoding for a single parameter, or full-URI encoding for a whole link.

  3. Copy the converted string.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the two modes?

Component mode escapes everything unsafe, including & = ? and /, and suits a single query value. Full-URI mode keeps the characters that give a URL its structure.

Why do I see %20 instead of a plus sign?

%20 is the standard escape for a space. A plus sign only means a space inside form-encoded bodies; when decoding, this tool accepts both.

Can it decode a double-encoded URL?

Yes — decode it once, then run the result through again. Each pass removes one layer of percent-escaping.

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