URL Decoder & Encoder
Enter text to decode URLs into readable format or encode them for safety.
About URL Decoder & Encoder
The Famral Tools URL Decoder/Encoder is a simple, free online utility that allows you to decode or encode a string of text. Whether you need to read a complex, encoded URL or prepare text for safe transmission over the internet, this tool handles it instantly.
What is URL Decoding?
URL decoding is the process of converting a percent-encoded URL back into its original, human-readable form. For example, converting %20 back into a space. This is essential for understanding query parameters and debugging web addresses.
What is URL Encoding?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Characters that are not allowed in a URL, such as spaces or special symbols, are replaced with a % followed by two hexadecimal digits.
Why use this tool?
- Instant Decoding: Quickly make sense of long, messy URLs filled with percent signs.
- Safe Transmission: Ensure your URLs don't break when shared via email or scripts.
- Debugging: Decode complex URLs to read query parameters easily.
- Privacy: All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.
How to use?
- Type or paste your text into the Input box.
- Click Encode to convert special characters to their percent-encoded equivalents.
- Click Decode to convert encoded strings back to readable text.
- Use the Copy button to grab the result.