Safely encode or decode URL components and query text in your browser.
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URL components have reserved characters with special meaning. Encoding lets those characters be represented safely inside a URL component.
The browser applies standard URI component encoding or reverses it for valid encoded text.
Encoding is not encryption and URLs are often logged.
Yes. It is provided as a free browser-based utility.
No account is required for ordinary use.
No. Treat the result as an estimate or utility output and verify important decisions with the appropriate official source.
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