Encode and Decode URLs Instantly at Convert-Text.net
Welcome to Convert-Text.net's URL Encoder & Decoder, the fastest way to percent-encode text for safe use in URLs and query strings — or to decode percent-encoded text back into its readable form. Paste a draft link, a search query, or an encoded parameter into the box above and click Encode or Decode.
No sign-ups, no uploads, and no limits. Every transformation runs locally inside your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
Common Uses for a URL Encoder
- Build Safe Query Strings: Encode user input, search terms, and form values so special characters like &, ?, #, and spaces are transferred intact.
- Handle Non-ASCII Text: Encode emoji, accented letters, and non-Latin scripts into a universally supported ASCII form.
- Debug Redirects & Tracking Links: Decode tangled tracking URLs to see the real parameters, or encode them before embedding in emails and ads.
- Prepare API Calls: Encode path segments and parameters before building fetch or curl requests in scripts.
How to Encode or Decode a URL in 3 Steps
- Paste Your Text: Type or paste the URL, query string, or plain text you want to transform into the input box above.
- Choose Your Action: Click Encode to percent-encode every special character, or Decode to convert encoded input back to readable text.
- Copy the Result: Click the Copy button in the result section and paste the output wherever you need it.
100% Client-Side Privacy & Security
Your data never leaves your browser. Convert-Text.net encodes and decodes everything locally with the browser's native encodeURIComponent and decodeURIComponent functions. Nothing you paste is uploaded, logged, or stored, so this tool is completely safe for private links, tokens, and confidential messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding (percent-encoding)?
URL encoding replaces unsafe characters with a percent sign followed by their two-digit hex code, such as %20 for a space or %C3%A9 for é. This guarantees that any text can travel safely inside a URL.
How are spaces encoded in a URL?
Standard percent-encoding turns a space into %20, which is what this tool produces. Some legacy form encodings use + instead, but %20 is valid in every context.
Why would I need to encode a URL?
Because URLs can only contain a limited set of safe characters. If you build links from user input without encoding, spaces, &, #, and non-ASCII characters can break the URL or change its meaning.
Is my data stored on your servers?
No. Convert-Text.net does not send your data to any server. All encoding and decoding runs inside your browser, and your input is gone the moment you close or refresh the tab.
Is the URL Encoder free to use?
Yes. Convert-Text.net is 100% free with no registration, no usage caps, and no artificial size limits because the work happens on your machine.