URL Encoder
Three modes — Encode (percent-encode any string), Decode (reverse) or Parse (break a URL into protocol, host, path, query and hash with all parameters as a table).
Encoding, decoding and parsing happen in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use this url encoder
- Pick Encode, Decode or Parse URL.
- For encode/decode: choose Component (recommended) or Whole URI scope.
- Paste your URL or string and click the action.
- For parse: see the protocol, host, port, path, query parameters and hash.
Frequently asked questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding (or percent-encoding) replaces unsafe characters with percent (%) followed by a hexadecimal value, so the URL can be transmitted safely.
What does Parse URL do?
It splits a URL into its components: protocol, hostname, port, path, query string, hash, and all individual query parameters as a table.
What is the difference between Component and Whole URI?
Component encoding (encodeURIComponent) escapes characters like /, ?, & and #. Whole URI encoding (encodeURI) leaves these alone — right when encoding a complete URL but not a single value.
Why does my encoded URL still break when I paste it into curl or Postman?
Most shells re-process certain characters (#, &, ?, $) even after percent-encoding. Wrap the whole URL in single quotes in bash, or use double quotes and escape $ as \$. The encoded string itself is correct — your shell is mangling it before curl sees it.