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URL Encode/Decode

What is URL Encode/Decode?

URL Encode/Decode (Percent Encoding) is essential for creating valid and safe URLs. It converts reserved characters like spaces, slashes, and ampersands into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet.

How to use URL Encode/Decode?

  1. 1Paste your URL or text into the input box.
  2. 2Click 'Encode' to make it URL-safe.
  3. 3Click 'Decode' to make it human-readable again.
  4. 4Copy the result for your browser or code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to encode URLs?

URLs can only contain a limited set of characters. Special characters like '?' or '&' have functional meanings in URLs, so they must be encoded if they are part of the data.

What is the space character encoded as?

In URL encoding, a space is typically converted to '%20' or sometimes a '+' in query parameters.