Frequently asked questions

When do I need to URL-encode text?

Whenever you put text into a URL or query string — spaces and special characters like &, ?, and = must be percent-encoded so links work correctly.

Can it decode URLs too?

Yes — paste an encoded URL to turn it back into readable text, which is handy for debugging links and query parameters.

Is my input private?

Yes — encoding and decoding happen in your browser, so nothing is sent to a server.