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URL Encoder/Decoder: Encode and Decode URLs Online

Encode special characters in URLs or decode encoded URLs. Essential for web development and API work.

URL encoding replaces special characters with percent-encoded equivalents, ensuring URLs are valid and properly transmitted.

When to Use URL Encoding

Query parameters with special characters, non-ASCII characters in URLs, spaces and symbols in file paths, and API request parameters.

Use Our Free URL Encoder/Decoder

Paste a URL or text to encode/decode. Handles all special characters including Unicode. Essential for web developers and API integrators.

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Use our free URL Encoder/Decoder tool — no signup required, works on any device.

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