Encode query text
Input
tools for everyday browser work
Output
tools%20for%20everyday%20browser%20work
URL Encode / Decode
Turn text into URL-safe encoded strings, or decode percent-encoded URL components back to readable text.
Conversion tools
What it helps with
- Prepare query parameters
- Debug encoded URLs
- Clean copied links
How to use
- Paste plain text or a percent-encoded URL component.
- Choose Encode or Decode.
- Use the readable error message if malformed encoded text needs fixing.
Examples
Decode query text
Input
KoguNavi%20local-first
Output
KoguNavi local-first
Good to know
- Handles URL components, not full URL validation.
FAQ
- Is this for full URLs or URL components?
- It is designed for URL components such as query values, not full URL validation.
- What happens with malformed percent encoding?
- Decode mode returns a clear error message instead of changing the input unexpectedly.
- Does this tool upload links?
- No. Encoding and decoding are designed to happen in your browser for this tool.
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