URL ENCODER/DECODER
Why Use a URL Encoder/Decoder?
URLs can only contain a specific set of safe characters (ASCII). If you need to include spaces, special symbols, or non-English characters in a web address, they must be "encoded" into a valid format (e.g., a space becomes %20).
Common Use Cases
- Web Development: Debugging query strings and API parameters.
- Data Cleaning: Fixing broken links that contain illegal characters.
- Security: Analyzing obscured URLs found in logs or emails.
How It Works
This tool uses the standard JavaScript encodeURIComponent and decodeURIComponent functions. This ensures compatibility with all modern browsers and servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Unsafe characters (like spaces) are replaced with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits.
Why do I see %20 in URLs?
%20 is the URL-encoded representation of a space character. Browsers automatically encode spaces in URLs to ensure they are valid and don't break the link.
Is my data secure?
Yes. This tool runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript functions like encodeURIComponent. Your text is never sent to our servers.
Does this support special characters?
Yes. It supports UTF-8 characters, meaning it can encode and decode emojis, foreign languages, and special symbols correctly.
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