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URL encoder, decoder & parser

Encode or decode text for links (percent-encoding), and break a link into its parts and parameters.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About URL encoder, decoder & parser

Percent-encodes text so it is safe inside a link, turning a space into %20 and an ampersand into %26, and decodes it back. It can also split a full URL into scheme, host, path and query parameters. Encoding the value, not the whole address, avoids breaking the slashes and question marks.

How to use URL encoder, decoder & parser

  1. Paste the text or link.
  2. Choose encode, decode or parse.
  3. Copy the result or read the parts and parameters of the link.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Should I encode the whole URL or just a value?

Encode only the parts that carry data, like a query value. Encoding the entire URL would also turn its slashes and colons into codes and break the link.

What does percent-encoding look like?

Unsafe characters are replaced by a percent sign and two hex digits. For example a space becomes %20, so the text can travel safely inside a web address.

Why does decoding give strange results?

Text that was encoded twice needs decoding twice, and a stray percent sign can break the process. Decode again if you still see percent codes in the output.

Is URL encoder, decoder & parser free?

Yes. URL encoder, decoder & parser on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put URL encoder, decoder & parser on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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