URL Encoder & Decoder
Convert standard string characters and whole website addresses into safe, portable percent-encoded string figures, or decode them back to plain text. Safely toggles between standard query-parameter rules or complete URI rules with integrated malformed error detection.
How to Encode & Decode URLs
- Select URL percent-encoding or decoding parameters.
- Paste your routing query strings, paths, or full URLs into the dashboard.
- Copy the output with special escape sequences or clean characters restored.
Key Features
- Component vs Full URL Mode: Flexible encoding patterns for safe queries.
- Unicode Code Points preservation: Decodes native accents and international characters.
- Mass Input Processing: Instantly translates paths with complex symbol patterns.
Common Use Cases
- Format complex analytical tracker logs with nested query offsets.
- Repair broken/unreadable URL query parameters containing multiple brackets.
- Develop clean and predictable API request variables for web clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Percent Encoding or URL encoding?
Percent encoding transforms non-ASCII characters, spaces, and secure characters (such as "&", "=", "?") into percent signs followed by two hexadecimal digits (e.g., space becomes %20), enabling secure delivery via standard HTTP protocols.
When should I choose "encodeURIComponent" vs "encodeURI"?
Use "encodeURIComponent" (Query parameters) for single parameter values (keys, tokens, names) to escape all special structures. Choose "encodeURI" (Complete URLs) only when you have a full address (e.g., https://example.com/search) and want to keep structural slashes and colons readable.
What causes a Malformed URI Error on URL Decoding?
This happens if a percentage sign (%) occurs in the input without exactly two hexadecimal characters following it (e.g., "%2G" or a % sitting at the end of the input). We catch these gracefully and provide troubleshooting tips.