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🔗 URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode or decode URL components for safe transmission

How to Use

Paste a URL or text in the input. Choose encode or decode. The tool converts special characters to percent-encoded format or vice versa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding replaces special characters with percent-encoded equivalents (e.g., space → %20) so they can be safely included in URLs.

When should I use URL encoding?

Use it when passing special characters in query strings, form data, or API parameters.

What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?

encodeURI encodes a full URI preserving characters like : / ? #. encodeURIComponent encodes everything except letters, digits, and - _ . ~.

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