Encode a query value
Encoding keeps spaces, plus signs, and reserved characters from being misread inside URLs.
Input
spring sale + couponsOutput
spring%20sale%20%2B%20couponsDeveloper toolsRuns locally
Local URL Encoder and Decoder
Percent-encode URL components or decode encoded URL text locally for query strings, redirects, and API parameters.
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URL text
Encoded output
Output will appear here.
URL Encoder/Decoder examples
URL Encoder/Decoder use cases
- Encode query parameter values before sharing a URL.
- Decode copied URLs to inspect tracking or redirect parameters.
- Prepare values for API examples without uploading them.
How URL Encoder/Decoder works
- Encode mode applies percent encoding for URL components.
- Decode mode turns percent-encoded text back into readable characters.
- The transformation runs locally in the browser.
URL Encoder/Decoder mistakes to avoid
- Encoding a full URL and encoding one query value are different tasks.
- A plus sign can mean a literal plus or a space depending on context.
- Double-encoding creates hard-to-read URLs with percent signs encoded again.
URL Encoder/Decoder privacy and processing
No uploadBrowser-localNo accountThis tool runs in your browser. Inputs are processed on your device and are not uploaded to LocalTools.
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URL Encoder/Decoder FAQ
Should I encode an entire URL?
Usually no. Encode individual parameter values unless a specific API expects a full encoded URL.
Is URL encoding private here?
Yes. This tool encodes and decodes text in your browser.