URL encode/decode

This post is for my coworker who cannot remember how to use encodeURIComponent(). This helpful tool can be used in case you don’t have all the%20characters%20memorized:

This is useful for dynamically creating Twitter messages, or just generating URL-safe code for non alphanumeric characters. Also, the textarea is pretty. This is also a plus.

URL Decoder/Encoder


  • Input a string of text and encode or decode it as you like.
  • Handy for turning encoded JavaScript URLs from complete gibberish into readable gibberish.
  • If you’d like to have the URL Decoder/Encoder for offline use, just view source and save to your hard drive.