Breezy Tools

URL Encode/Decode

Encode or decode URL components and query strings.

How to Use URL Encode/Decode

  1. 1

    Select Encode or Decode

    Choose the Encode tab to percent-encode text for safe use in URLs, or the Decode tab to convert encoded strings back to readable text.

  2. 2

    Enter your text or URL

    Paste a URL, query parameter value, or any text containing special characters that need encoding or decoding.

  3. 3

    View the result

    The encoded or decoded output appears instantly as you type — spaces become %20, ampersands become %26, and so on.

  4. 4

    Copy the output

    Click Copy to grab the result and paste it into your code, browser address bar, or API client.

Key Features

Real-Time Conversion

Output updates as you type, so you can see exactly how each character is encoded or decoded.

Full Unicode Handling

Correctly encodes multi-byte characters, accented letters, CJK text, and emoji using UTF-8 percent-encoding.

Encode & Decode Modes

Switch between percent-encoding and decoding with a single click. Each mode works independently.

One-Click Copy

Copy the output to your clipboard instantly for use in code, API requests, or configuration files.

Common Use Cases

  • Building Query Strings

    Safely encode parameter values before appending them to URLs — essential when values contain spaces, ampersands, or equals signs.

  • Debugging Encoded URLs

    Decode percent-encoded URLs from server logs, analytics tools, or browser address bars to understand what the original values were.

  • Working with REST APIs

    Encode special characters in URL paths and query strings to ensure API requests are well-formed and correctly interpreted by servers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?▾

URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces unsafe characters with a percent sign followed by two hex digits — for example, a space becomes %20. This ensures URLs are valid and interpreted correctly by browsers and servers.

When should I use encodeURI vs encodeURIComponent?▾

Use encodeURI for full URLs (it preserves characters like :, /, and ?). Use encodeURIComponent for individual query parameter values (it encodes everything except letters, digits, and a few symbols). This tool uses encodeURIComponent behavior.

Is my data sent to a server?▾

No. All encoding and decoding happens entirely in your browser. Your URLs and data never leave your device.

Can I encode an entire URL with this tool?▾

You can, but be careful — encoding a full URL will also encode the protocol (://), slashes, and query delimiters, which may break the URL. This tool is best suited for encoding individual values within a URL.