URL Encoder / Parser

Encode or decode URL components and full URIs, and parse any URL into protocol, host, path, hash and a table of query parameters.

Runs locally · nothing uploaded

The URL Encoder / Parser runs entirely in your browser, so it needs JavaScript. Turn JavaScript on to use it; the guide and FAQs below are available either way.

How to use the URL Encoder / Parser

1
Choose Encode or Decode.
2
For encoding, pick Component (escapes / ? & =) or Full URI (keeps the URL structure).
3
Paste a full URL to see its protocol, host, path, hash and a table of decoded query parameters.

What happens to your data

URLs are encoded, decoded and parsed in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Component and Full URI?

Component (encodeURIComponent) escapes reserved characters like / ? & =, which is right for a single query value. Full URI (encodeURI) leaves them alone so a whole URL stays usable.

Why does + become a space when decoding?

In form-encoded query strings + means a space, so the decoder treats it that way.