How to use the URL Encode/Decode
- Paste a URL or text.
- Click Encode or Decode.
URLs may only contain certain characters. Spaces, accents, emoji and symbols like & or ? must be percent-encoded (for example a space becomes %20) when placed in a query parameter.
Frequently asked questions
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Everything is processed in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded or stored.
Why does + turn into a space when decoding?
In query strings a plus sign traditionally means a space, so it is decoded that way.