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URL Encoder / Decoder

Escape or unescape special characters for URLs.

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About URL Encoder / Decoder

Percent-encode a string for safe URL transport, or decode it back.

📐 Methodology & Reference Accuracy: Calculations, formulas, and conversions execute locally in your web browser. Output models are benchmarked against official reference standards and updated for 2026.

🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions about URL Encoder / Decoder

How do I use the URL Encoder / Decoder?

Open the URL Encoder / Decoder and use the controls in the workspace below: escape or unescape special characters for urls. Results appear instantly in your browser, with nothing to install, sign up for, or pay for.

Is the URL Encoder / Decoder free?

Yes. The URL Encoder / Decoder is completely free, like every tool in the PrimeFreeTools library. There are no accounts, subscriptions, or usage limits.

Does the URL Encoder / Decoder store or share my data?

No. The URL Encoder / Decoder runs with JavaScript in your browser, so what you enter never leaves your device and nothing is stored on a server.

What can I use the URL Encoder / Decoder for?

Percent-encode a string for safe URL transport, or decode it back. You will find it grouped under Converters together with 40 other free tools on the PrimeFreeTools homepage.

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