URL Codec
Encode or Decode the URL string
About URL Encoder/Decoder Tool
Our URL Encoder/Decoder is a free online tool that helps you encode and decode URL strings safely. URL encoding, also known as percent encoding, is essential for web development as it converts special characters into a format that can be transmitted over the internet without causing conflicts or errors.
Key Features
- URL Encoding: Convert special characters to percent-encoded format (%20, %21, etc.)
- URL Decoding: Convert percent-encoded URLs back to readable format
- Error Handling: Clear error messages for malformed URL strings
- Copy to Clipboard: One-click copying of encoded/decoded results
- Real-time Processing: Instant encoding and decoding
- Unicode Support: Handles international characters and emojis
Common Use Cases
- Web form data preparation
- Query parameter encoding for APIs
- URL-safe string generation
- Email link preparation
- Social media sharing URLs
- File path encoding for web servers
- Search query parameter encoding
- RESTful API endpoint construction
This tool is essential for web developers, digital marketers, and anyone working with URLs and web applications. It ensures that your URLs are properly formatted and can be safely transmitted across different systems and browsers.