Populardev
URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode URLs for safe transmission or decode encoded URLs back to readable text. Essential for web development and API work. Free and instant.
Quick answer
A URL encoder and decoder converts special characters into safe percent-encoded URL text and converts encoded URLs back to readable form. ClickBuildLabs runs the conversion in your browser for quick web, API, and query string debugging.
URL Encoder / Decoder FAQ
Why encode URLs?
Special characters in URLs must be encoded to ensure they transmit correctly over the internet.
Is my data sent to servers?
No. All encoding and decoding happens in your browser.
What characters are encoded?
Characters like spaces, &, #, %, and non-ASCII characters are encoded as %XX hex values.
Can I decode query strings with this tool?
Yes. Paste an encoded URL or query string to convert percent-encoded characters back into readable text.