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Advanced URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode special characters for URLs or decode encoded URLs instantly. Fast, secure, and free.

Result

Your encoded or decoded result will appear here...

API Access

Use our REST API to integrate URL encoding/decoding into your applications:

Base URL: https://api.toolnest.com/v1/url-encoder/
Authentication: API Key required (free tier available)

Encode Endpoint

POST /encode

Encodes a string for use in a URL component.

Parameters: text (string), fullUrl (boolean)

Decode Endpoint

POST /decode

Decodes a previously encoded URL component.

Parameters: encodedText (string)

Batch Processing

POST /batch

Process multiple URLs at once for encoding or decoding.

Parameters: operations (array of objects)

About This URL Encoder/Decoder Tool

Our advanced URL encoder and decoder tool is an essential utility for web developers, SEO specialists, and digital marketers. It provides a fast, secure, and reliable way to convert special characters in URLs to a format that can be transmitted over the internet, or to decode previously encoded URLs back to their original form.

URL encoding (also known as percent-encoding) is crucial for ensuring that URLs are properly formatted and functional across all browsers and servers. Special characters like spaces, ampersands, question marks, and non-ASCII characters must be encoded to prevent misinterpretation by web servers and browsers. Our tool uses the standard encodeURIComponent() and decodeURIComponent() JavaScript functions to ensure compliance with RFC 3986 standards.

Whether you're working with query parameters, API endpoints, dynamic links, or SEO-friendly URLs, our URL encoder/decoder helps you avoid broken links and ensure proper web functionality. The tool processes data locally in your browser, guaranteeing complete privacy and security for your sensitive URLs and data.

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