URL Encoder/Decoder
Safely encode or decode URLs to ensure compatibility with all browsers.
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Usage Step
Safely encode or decode URLs to ensure compatibility with all browsers.
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Example Case
"URL Encoder/Decoder"
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Frequently Asked Questions
?What is URL encoding?
URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces special characters in a URL with a percent sign followed by their hexadecimal code. For example, a space becomes '%20'. This ensures URLs are valid and compatible with all browsers.
?When do I need to encode a URL?
Encode URLs when they contain special characters like spaces, ampersands, or non-ASCII characters. This is essential for query parameters, API requests, and links that include user-generated content.
?How do I decode an encoded URL?
Paste the encoded URL into the input field and click 'Decode URL'. The tool converts all percent-encoded characters back to their readable form instantly in your browser.
?What characters get encoded in a URL?
Characters like spaces, &, =, ?, #, /, and non-ASCII characters (accented letters, CJK characters) are encoded. Letters, digits, and a few symbols (-, _, ., ~) remain unchanged.
?Is this tool useful for web developers?
Yes. Developers use URL encoding and decoding daily when building API requests, debugging query strings, constructing redirect URLs, and handling form data.
?Is my URL data private?
Completely. The URL Encoder/Decoder runs 100% in your browser. No URLs or text are sent to any server, making it safe for encoding sensitive endpoints or API keys.
?Can I encode entire URLs or just query parameters?
You can encode any text. For best results, encode individual query parameter values rather than the entire URL to avoid double-encoding reserved characters like '/' and '?'.