What is percent encoding?

Percent encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Special characters are replaced with % followed by their ASCII value.

URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode URLs online for free. Convert special characters to percent-encoded format. Essential for web developers working with query strings and APIs.

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URL Encoder / Decoder

Paste any URL or text below. The tool auto-detects whether the input is encoded or plain text and shows both the encoded and decoded versions.

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URL Encoder / Decoder

URL Encoder / Decoder

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