URL Encoder & Decoder
Encode special characters in URLs or decode percent-encoded strings
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What is a URL Encoder & Decoder?
A URL Encoder converts special characters in URLs to percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20). A URL Decoder reverses this process, converting encoded strings back to readable text.
When to Use URL Encoding
- Query parameters containing spaces or special characters
- Form data submitted via GET requests
- URLs containing non-ASCII characters
- API requests with encoded payloads
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters are encoded?
Spaces, non-alphanumeric characters, and any character outside the ASCII range are encoded. For example: space → %20, ! → %21, @ → %40.
Is URL encoding the same as HTML encoding?
No. URL encoding uses %XX format, while HTML encoding uses &#XX; format or named entities like < and >.