Text & Code Tools

URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode special characters in URLs or decode URL-encoded strings back to readable text. Multiple encoding modes available.

Output will appear here...

Common URL Encoded Characters

␣
%20
Space
!
%21
Exclamation
#
%23
Hash
$
%24
Dollar
%
%25
Percent
&
%26
Ampersand
+
%2B
Plus
/
%2F
Slash
:
%3A
Colon
=
%3D
Equals
?
%3F
Question
@
%40
At sign

How to Use URL Encoder/Decoder

  1. 1
    Select Encoding Mode

    Choose "Encode" to convert special characters to URL-safe format, or "Decode" to convert encoded URLs back to readable text.

  2. 2
    Choose Encoding Type

    Use "Smart URL" to preserve URL structure while encoding parameters, "encodeURIComponent" for query values, or "encodeURI" for minimal encoding.

  3. 3
    Enter and Convert

    Paste your URL or text, click the convert button, and copy the result. Use the swap button to quickly switch between encoding and decoding.

Why Use YaliKit's URL Encoder?

Smart URL Mode

Intelligently encodes only what needs encoding while preserving the URL structure. No more broken slashes or colons.

Multiple Modes

Choose between Smart URL, encodeURIComponent, or encodeURI depending on your specific use case and requirements.

Instant Results

Get encoded or decoded results immediately. Copy with one click or swap input/output for quick workflow.

Privacy First

All encoding happens in your browser. Your URLs and data never leave your device or get stored on any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding and why is it needed?
URL encoding converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. Characters like spaces, ampersands, and question marks have special meanings in URLs, so they must be encoded (e.g., space becomes %20) to avoid breaking the URL structure.
What's the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI is for encoding complete URLs and preserves characters like :, /, ?, and &. encodeURIComponent encodes everything except letters, digits, and - _ . ~. Use encodeURIComponent for query parameter values, and encodeURI for full URLs.
When should I use URL encoding?
Use URL encoding when building URLs with user input, sending data in query strings, handling file names with special characters, or working with API endpoints that require encoded parameters. It ensures your URLs work correctly across all browsers and servers.

Related Tools

Base64 Encoder

Encode and decode Base64 strings

Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA-256 hashes

QR Code Generator

Create QR codes for URLs

JSON Formatter

Format and beautify JSON data

Regex Tester

Test regular expressions live