URL Tools
Encode/decode and inspect query params. Client-side only.
Encode / Decode
Query Parser
How to Use URL Tools?
Encode/Decode:
- Paste your URL or text in the text area.
- Click Encode to URL-encode special characters.
- Click Decode to decode URL-encoded text.
Query Parser:
- Enter a full URL with query parameters.
- Click Parse to extract and display all parameters as JSON.
- Click Copy to copy the parsed results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What URL operations does this tool support?
The tool supports URL encoding and decoding, query string parsing and building, URL component extraction (protocol, host, path, query, fragment), and URL validation.
What is URL encoding and when do I need it?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) converts special characters like spaces, &, =, and non-ASCII characters into a format safe for use in URLs. For example, a space becomes %20. You need it when building URLs programmatically or including user input in query strings.
How do I parse a complex query string?
Paste the full URL or just the query string into the parser. The tool splits it into individual key-value pairs, decodes percent-encoded values, and displays them in a readable table. Useful for debugging API requests and tracking parameters.
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI encodes a full URL and leaves characters like / : @ intact. encodeURIComponent encodes a single component (like a query value) and escapes those structural characters too. Use encodeURIComponent for individual parameter values; encodeURI for full URLs.
