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URL Enc/Dec

Encode/decode special characters in URL

About this tool

URL Encoder & Decoder

Overview

Encode special characters in URL strings to conform with RFC 3986, and decode percent-encoded addresses back to human-readable text. Ideal for web developers working with API parameters and complex query strings. Smart UTF-8 handling preserves Arabic characters without corruption.

Key features

  • Instant conversion as you type or paste
  • Full RFC 3986 percent-encoding compliance
  • Proper UTF-8 handling that protects Arabic text
  • Swap button to invert the input/output direction
  • Client-side execution for absolute privacy

How to use

  1. 1
    Select the active function: Encode or Decode.
  2. 2
    Paste your raw URL or percent-encoded text into the input area.
  3. 3
    Watch the formatted result update in the output area.
  4. 4
    Click Swap if you want to reverse the process.
  5. 5
    Click Copy to save the converted result.

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