DeveloperTools

URL Tools

Free online URL tools to encode, decode, parse, and validate URLs and query parameters.

What are URL Tools?

URL Tools is a collection of utilities for working with URLs. URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces special characters with %XX sequences for safe transmission in URLs.

Our tools include encoders, decoders, parsers for breaking down URL components, and validators for checking URL format correctness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces special characters with %XX hex codes so they can be safely transmitted in URLs.
When do I need URL encoding?
When including special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII characters in URL query parameters.
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI preserves URL structure characters (:/?#). encodeURIComponent encodes everything, suitable for individual query parameter values.