URL Encoder / Decoder
Herramientas para DesarrolladoresHow to use this URL encoder/decoder
- Paste text, a URL, or a query string into the input box.
- Choose "Encode" to percent-encode special characters, or "Decode" to reverse it.
- The result updates instantly on the right.
What is URL encoding?
URL (percent) encoding replaces unsafe or reserved characters, spaces, ampersands, question marks, with a "%" followed by their hex code, so they can be safely included in a URL's query string without breaking its structure.
Why does a space become %20 or +?
%20 is the standard percent-encoding for a space. The "+" convention comes from an older form-encoding standard (application/x-www-form-urlencoded) and is only valid in that specific context, not general URLs.
Should I encode an entire URL at once?
No, encode only individual parameter values, not the full URL, or you'll accidentally encode structural characters like "://" and "?" that need to stay as-is.