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URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode and decode URLs safely. Convert special characters for web use.

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💡 What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding converts special characters into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. For example, a space becomes %20 and an ampersand becomes %26.

📋 Encoded Result:

Common URL Encodings

space → %20
! → %21
" → %22
# → %23
$ → %24
% → %25
& → %26
' → %27
( → %28
) → %29
* → %2A
+ → %2B
, → %2C
- → %2D
. → %2E
/ → %2F
: → %3A
; → %3B
< → %3C
= → %3D
> → %3E
? → %3F
@ → %40
[ → %5B
\ → %5C
] → %5D
^ → %5E
_ → %5F
` → %60
{ → %7B
| → %7C
} → %7D
~ → %7E
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Encode URLs

Convert special characters to safe format

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Decode URLs

Convert encoded URLs back to readable text

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding? â–ŧ
URL encoding is the process of converting special characters in a URL into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. It replaces unsafe characters with a '%' followed by two hexadecimal digits.
Why do I need to encode URLs? â–ŧ
URL encoding is essential because web browsers and servers only understand a limited set of characters. Special characters like spaces, ampersands, and question marks need to be encoded to be properly transmitted.
What characters need to be encoded in a URL? â–ŧ
Common characters that need encoding include: spaces (encoded as %20), ampersand (&), question mark (?), hash (#), and other special characters that have reserved meanings in URLs.
Is this URL encoder free? â–ŧ
Yes, our URL encoder and decoder is 100% free with no hidden charges. No registration or sign-up required. Use it as many times as you want.
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent? â–ŧ
encodeURI encodes a complete URL but does not encode characters like :, /, ?, and #. encodeURIComponent encodes everything, making it safe for query strings and path segments.