All tools

Data Transform / URL Encoder/Decoder

URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode URL components, query strings, and special characters.

Plain Text
Encoded Output

Encoded URL appears here

Error

Tips

Spaces — Encoded as %20

Unicode — Full UTF-8 support

Query — Great for URL parameters

Swap — Reverse encode ↔ decode

Try next

Base64
Format & Validate
Hash Generator

About URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode URL components, query strings, and special characters online. RAW's URL Encoder/Decoder handles percent-encoding, query parameters, and full URL parsing. Essential for debugging API requests, building query strings, and handling special characters in URLs.

How to use

  1. 1Paste your URL or text into the input field.
  2. 2Choose "Encode" to percent-encode or "Decode" to convert back to plain text.
  3. 3The result updates instantly as you type.
  4. 4Copy the encoded/decoded result with one click.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces unsafe characters with a % followed by two hex digits. For example, spaces become %20 and ampersands become %26. This ensures URLs are valid and transmitted correctly.
When should I URL encode?
URL encode when your data contains special characters (spaces, &, =, ?, #) and you need to include it in a URL query string or path segment. API parameters and form data often need encoding.
Does it handle Unicode characters?
Yes. RAW properly encodes and decodes Unicode characters including emoji, CJK characters, and accented letters using UTF-8 percent-encoding.