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URL Encoder FAQ
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding converts special characters into percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20) so they can be safely used in URLs.
How to Use Our URL Encoder & Decoder
Paste any text to encode it for safe use in URLs, or paste an encoded URL string to decode it back to readable text. The conversion is instant and handles all special characters including Unicode.
URL encoding is essential when passing special characters in query parameters, form data, or API requests. This tool saves developers time by handling the encoding correctly every time.
Why Use Our URL Encoder?
It's free, instant, and handles edge cases like Unicode characters, spaces, and reserved URL characters correctly. No need to remember which characters need encoding — paste your text and get the result.
What characters need URL encoding?
Spaces, ampersands (&), question marks (?), hash symbols (#), and non-ASCII characters all need encoding in URLs. They're converted to percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20) to avoid breaking the URL structure.
What's the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI preserves URL structure characters (://?#) while encodeURIComponent encodes everything except letters, digits, and a few safe characters. Use encodeURIComponent for query parameter values.
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