Is URL Encoder & Decoder free to use?

Yes, this tool is completely free with no limitations. No registration or payment required.

Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server.

URL Encode/Decode

Encode special characters for URLs or decode URL-encoded strings instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted in URLs. Characters like spaces, &, =, and non-ASCII characters are replaced with % followed by their hex value.

encodeURIComponent encodes all special characters including /:?#[]@!$&'()*+,;=. Use it for query parameters. encodeURI preserves URL structure characters, useful for encoding complete URLs while keeping them functional.

Yes! All encoding/decoding happens directly in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is not uploaded to any server.