Enter the text that you wish to encode or decode:
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.
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.
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
Paste your text or URL in the input box
Choose:
“Encode” to convert plain text to URL-safe format
“Decode” to revert encoded text back to readable format
Copy the result and use it in your links, scripts, or forms
✔️ 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
❌ 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