Why do URLs need encoding?

URLs can only contain certain ASCII characters. Special characters like spaces, &, =, and non-ASCII characters must be encoded to work in URLs.

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI encodes full URLs but preserves special URL characters. encodeURIComponent encodes everything, used for query parameter values.

What characters need URL encoding?

Spaces, &, =, ?, #, %, and non-ASCII characters (like Hindi text) need encoding. Our tool handles all these automatically.

Can I decode URL-encoded text?

Yes, paste URL-encoded text (with %20, %26, etc.) to decode it back to the original readable format.

Why is my URL not working with special characters?

Special characters in URLs can break parsing. Use our encoder for query parameters and the URL will work correctly.

How do I encode Hindi text for URLs?

Hindi and other Unicode text needs percent-encoding. Our tool converts Hindi characters to the correct URL-safe format.

What is percent-encoding?

Percent-encoding is another name for URL encoding. Each special character is replaced with % followed by its hexadecimal ASCII value.

URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode special characters for URLs or decode URL-encoded strings.

Encode special characters for URLs or decode URL-encoded strings with our free online tool. Convert spaces, Hindi characters, symbols, and special characters to URL-safe format. Essential for building query parameters, handling form data, and fixing broken links. Decode percent-encoded URLs to see the readable text. Supports both full URL encoding and component-only encoding for different use cases.

URL or Text to Encode

Encoded URL

Encoding Mode

Full URL: Encodes special characters but keeps URL structure (://?=&) intact. Use for complete URLs.

Features

Full URL encoding

Component encoding

Instant decode

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How to Use URL Encoder/Decoder

Enter URL/Text

Paste content to encode/decode

Convert

Encode or decode

Copy

Use the result

Frequently Asked Questions

URL encoding converts special characters to a format safe for URLs. Spaces become %20, & becomes %26, etc. This prevents URL parsing issues.

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