About URL Encoder/Decoder
Our URL Encoder/Decoder tool helps you safely format URLs by escaping special characters or decode existing URL strings back to readable text. All processing occurs locally, providing a fast and secure utility for web developers and SEO professionals.
Features
- Fast URL encoding and decoding
- Handles full URLs or specific URI components
- Real-time output preview
- Zero server dependencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to encode URLs?
URLs can only be sent over the Internet using the ASCII character-set. If a URL contains characters outside the ASCII set, or reserved characters like spaces, they must be converted into a valid format using a % followed by two hexadecimal digits.
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI is intended for full URLs, leaving characters like ?, &, and = intact. encodeURIComponent is meant for specific parameters, encoding almost all special characters.