Escape Encode / Decode

Convert between URL percent-encoding and escape sequences

How to use

Convert between URL percent-encoding and escape sequences. Steps:

  1. Enter the text to escape in the Input box.
  2. Click Encode to get %XX form via escape.
  3. Click Decode to restore the escape sequence to original text.
  4. Use Clear to reset the boxes.

Tip: escape is deprecated; use it only for legacy data. For new work, use the URL tool.

FAQ

Is escape not deprecated?

Yes. New code should use encodeURIComponent. It is kept here only to handle legacy data from older systems.