About URL Encoder & Decoder
Free online URL encoder and decoder. Encode special characters for safe use in URLs or decode percent-encoded URL strings. Supports both encodeURIComponent and encodeURI modes. All processing is client-side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding (percent encoding) replaces special characters with a '%' followed by their hex value, making strings safe for use in URLs.
What's the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI encodes a full URI preserving characters like ://?#, while encodeURIComponent encodes individual components, converting all special characters.
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