Enter the text that you wish to encode or decode:
The URL Encoder / Decoder tool helps you convert special characters in URLs into a format that can be safely transmitted over the web, and decode them back into readable form. URL encoding is a standard part of how browsers and servers handle spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters.
This tool exists to help you quickly troubleshoot, format, and interpret encoded URLs without manually converting characters.
It is commonly used during development, debugging, and SEO-related technical checks.
This tool helps you:
Encode special characters for safe URL usage
Decode encoded URLs back into a readable format
Prevent formatting errors in query strings
Support proper parameter handling
Improve URL compatibility across systems
It provides a fast way to format and inspect URLs correctly.
Most users use this tool in workflows such as:
Paste the raw URL or string
Choose encode or decode
Review the converted output
Copy and use the formatted result
Test the final URL in a browser or tool
This reduces errors when working with URLs that include spaces, symbols, or special characters.
Proper URL encoding helps prevent:
Broken links caused by invalid characters
Misinterpreted query parameters
Server-side parsing errors
Tracking and analytics issues
Data corruption in URLs
Even small formatting issues can cause URLs to fail or behave unpredictably.
This tool is commonly used for:
Encoding URLs for API requests
Formatting tracking parameters
Debugging broken or malformed URLs
Handling non-English characters
Cleaning copied URLs from external sources
It is especially useful for technical troubleshooting.
Ensures special characters are properly encoded.
Allows you to easily inspect encoded URLs.
Helps format and review URL parameters.
Supports consistent URL formatting across platforms.
This tool handles encoding, not URL logic:
It does not validate destination URLs
It does not fix server-side routing issues
It does not resolve redirect problems
Encoding alone does not guarantee correct behavior
Always test encoded URLs in real environments.
This tool is a good fit for:
Developers
SEO professionals
Technical marketers
QA testers
Website owners troubleshooting URLs
Teams working with tracking links
You may need additional tools if you require:
Advanced URL parsing
API debugging environments
Redirect chain analysis
Canonical and parameter handling
In those cases, this tool works best as a formatting helper.
To better understand how URL parameters and encoding affect SEO and tracking, our full guide explains common issues and best practices.
In that guide, we explain:
How URL parameters impact crawling
How to avoid duplicate URLs
When encoding is required
How tracking parameters affect analytics
Best practices for clean URL handling
Read our complete guide on URL parameters and encoding for SEO and tracking
This helps you apply encoding correctly in real SEO and development workflows.
To support URL and technical troubleshooting, you may also use:
Canonical URL Checker
URL Status Checker
These tools help manage and validate URL behavior.
When should I use URL encoding?
When a URL includes spaces, symbols, or non-standard characters.
Does encoding affect SEO directly?
Not directly, but improper encoding can cause crawl and tracking issues.
Can encoding fix broken URLs?
It can fix formatting issues, but not server-side routing problems.
