🔗 URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode URLs with support for various encoding types

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Example URLs & Text
URL with Parameters
https://example.com/search?q=hello world&category=tech
Special Characters
Hello & welcome to "MyTimerHub" (2024)!
Unicode Characters
Café, naïve, résumé, 你好, مرحبا
Email with Subject
mailto:user@example.com?subject=Hello World&body=How are you?
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🔗 Complete Guide to URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode URLs instantly - convert special characters for web use

A URL Encoder/Decoder is an essential tool for web developers to convert special characters in URLs. Whether you're building APIs, handling query parameters, or debugging web applications, our URL encoder provides instant encoding and decoding.

🎯 What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding (also called percent-encoding) converts special characters into a format that can be transmitted over the internet. Spaces become %20, special characters like & become %26, and so on.

Example: "Hello World!" becomes "Hello%20World%21"

🔑 Key Features

  • Bidirectional: Encode and decode URLs
  • Instant Results: Real-time conversion
  • Batch Processing: Handle multiple URLs
  • Copy Output: One-click copy to clipboard
  • Character Stats: See encoding statistics
  • Error Handling: Detect invalid encodings
  • Always Free: No subscriptions

💡 Common Uses

  • Query Parameters: Encode values in URL parameters
  • API Development: Prepare URLs for API calls
  • Form Submissions: Handle special characters in forms
  • Debugging: Decode URLs to read parameters
  • Link Sharing: Encode URLs for safe sharing
  • SEO: Create clean, encoded URLs

❓ FAQ

Why do URLs need encoding?

URLs can only contain certain characters (letters, numbers, and some symbols). Special characters like spaces, &, ?, #, and non-ASCII characters must be encoded to be safely transmitted over the internet.

What characters need encoding?

Spaces, &, ?, #, %, =, +, and all non-ASCII characters (accented letters, emojis, etc.) need encoding. Reserved characters like : / ? # [ ] @ ! $ & ' ( ) * + , ; = also need encoding when used in specific URL parts.

What's the difference between encoding and escaping?

URL encoding (percent-encoding) uses % followed by hex codes (%20). HTML escaping uses entities (&). They serve different purposes - use URL encoding for URLs and HTML escaping for HTML content.

Can I encode entire URLs?

Yes, but typically you only encode the query parameter values, not the entire URL. Encoding the protocol (https://) or domain would make the URL invalid.

Common Encodings

Space: %20 or +

&: %26

=: %3D

?: %3F

#: %23

Start encoding URLs now - safe, valid URLs are just one click away!