URL Encode / Decode
Escape text for URLs, or decode percent-encoded strings back to plain text.
How to use this tool
- 1Paste text into the box.
- 2Pick Encode or Decode.
- 3Copy the result.
Frequently asked questions
What is percent-encoding?
Special characters in URLs get written as %XX so they travel safely.
Which escaping rules are used?
Component rules, which escape the broadest set — safe everywhere in a URL.
Is the text saved?
No. All processing is local.