How to Use
- Paste a URL or string.
- Choose encode or decode.
- Copy the result.
URL Encoder
Encode special characters for safe URLs, or decode them back.
About URL Encoding
encodeURIComponent(): Encodes all characters except: A-Z a-z 0-9 - _ . ! ~ * ' ( )
encodeURI(): Encodes a complete URL, preserving characters like : / ? & =
Common Uses:
- Query parameters in URLs
- Form data submission
- API requests with special characters
- Handling user input in web applications
Examples:
Encode: "hello world" → "hello%20world"
Decode: "hello%20world" → "hello world"
Features
- Encode/decode toggle
- Preserves structure
- One-click copy
Benefits
- Clean query parameters
- Prevent broken links
- Essential for web dev
Use Cases
- Building API requests
- Sharing complex URLs
- Debugging redirects
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about this tool.
Does it encode spaces as %20 or +?
It uses percent-encoding as per the encodeURIComponent standard.
Can I decode a full URL?
Yes, but be careful with already decoded parts.