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URL Encoder / Decoder
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About URL Encoder / Decoder
Percent-encode text for safe URL use or decode encoded URLs. See which characters require encoding per RFC 3986.
How It Works
Enter text to URL-encode for safe use in URLs, or paste an encoded URL to decode it back to readable text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do URLs need encoding?
URLs can only contain ASCII characters. Special characters like spaces, &, = must be percent-encoded (%20, %26, %3D) for safe transmission.
What's the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI preserves URL structure characters (://?#), while encodeURIComponent encodes everything except unreserved characters (letters, digits, -._~).