URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode and decode URLs in all three encodings

calendar_today Last updated: September 17, 2026

What are you encoding?

Escapes /, ? and & — use it for a query value.

Input

Result

https%3A%2F%2Fsahel.tools%2Ftools%2Furl-encoder%3Fq%3D%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%AD%D8%A8%D8%A7%26page%3D1

What is in this link

Hostsahel.tools

Path/tools/url-encoder

qمرحبا

page1

Encoded in your browser — the link is never sent anywhere.

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Sahel's URL encoder handles all three encodings — a value inside a URL, a whole URL, and HTML form encoding — explains the difference between them, and runs in your browser.

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How does this tool work?

Say what you are encoding

A value inside a URL, a whole URL, or an HTML form.

Paste the text

The difference between the three is explained under the choice.

Copy the result

With the link broken into host, path and parameters below it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the three? expand_more

Value encoding escapes /, ? and & because they are going inside a parameter. Whole-URL encoding leaves them alone because they are part of its structure. Form encoding turns a space into + rather than %20, the way browsers submit forms.

When do I actually need encoding? expand_more

Whenever you put text inside a URL: a search phrase, or a value containing a space or an &. Without encoding the browser cuts the link at that character and it arrives truncated.

Why does decoding show an error? expand_more

Because a % must be followed by two hex digits. If your text contains a literal % — “50% off” — it has to be encoded as %25 first.

Does encoding hide a link? expand_more

No. Encoding only makes a link technically valid, and anyone can decode it instantly. Do not use it to conceal anything.

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