DevPocket
URL encoder and decoder
URLs only accept certain characters. Spaces, accents, “&” or “?” inside a value must be encoded as sequences like %20 or %C3%B1 for the link to work. This tool converts in both directions.
Whatever you paste into DevPocket is processed in your browser and is neither stored nor sent.
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You can encode a component (a parameter value, which also encodes “/”, “?” and “&”) or a full URL (which keeps its structure). When you decode an address you also see its parts and a table with all its parameters.
How to use it
- Choose encode or decode.
- When encoding, choose component or full URL.
- Copy the result and review the parameter breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
When do I use “component” versus “full URL”?
Use “component” for values you will put inside a URL, such as a search term. Use “full URL” when you have a whole address with spaces or accents and want it to keep working as a link.
Why is “+” sometimes a space?
In HTML forms (application/x-www-form-urlencoded) spaces are encoded as “+”. Turn on the matching option when decoding that kind of data.
Limitations
- Regular expressions use the JavaScript engine; syntax may differ from PCRE, Python or Java.
- The text diff is designed for documents up to about 2 MB.