URL Encoder / Decoder

Instantly encode or decode text for safe use in URLs.

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Everything you might be wondering about the URL Encoder / Decoder.

When do I need to URL-encode text? +

Whenever special characters (spaces, &, ?, #, etc.) appear in a query string or URL path — encoding converts them into a safe, universally-parseable format.

What's the difference from Base64? +

URL encoding escapes characters that have special meaning in URLs; Base64 encodes any binary data into ASCII text. They serve different purposes.

Is it free and private? +

Yes — free, no sign-up, and everything runs in your browser.

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