URL Encoder / Decoder

Enter the text that you wish to encode or decode:



About URL Encoder / Decoder

? What is the URL Encoder / Decoder Tool?

The URL Encoder / Decoder on pcjow.com is a free online tool that helps you encode or decode URLs easily. URL encoding replaces unsafe or special characters (like spaces, slashes, or symbols) with a % followed by hexadecimal digits so they can be safely transmitted over the internet. URL decoding reverses this process.

⚙️ How Does It Work?

  • Encoding converts a normal string (like https://example.com/this page) into a valid URL (https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fthis%20page).

  • Decoding converts an encoded URL back to its original form.

This is useful for web development, email campaigns, APIs, query strings, and SEO where properly formatted URLs are required.

? Who Should Use It?

This tool is ideal for:

  • Web developers working with forms, query strings, and APIs

  • SEO professionals cleaning or testing redirect URLs

  • Digital marketers building encoded tracking links

  • Students or educators learning about web protocols

  • Anyone troubleshooting URLs or encoded text

? Step-by-Step Usage Guide

  1. Go to: pcjow.com/url-encoder-decoder

  2. Paste your text or URL in the input box

  3. Choose:

    • “Encode” to convert plain text to URL-safe format

    • “Decode” to revert encoded text back to readable format

  4. Copy the result and use it in your links, scripts, or forms

✅ Pros

  • ✔️ Free, fast, and easy to use

  • ✔️ Supports both encoding and decoding

  • ✔️ Helps with web development, APIs, redirects, and SEO

  • ✔️ Works instantly, no downloads required

  • ✔️ Useful for fixing broken or improperly formatted links

⚠️ Limitations

  • ❌ Does not support batch encoding of multiple URLs

  • ❌ No automatic detection — you must choose Encode or Decode manually

  • ❌ Cannot fix server-side errors caused by URL formatting