URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode special characters for URLs or decode percent-encoded strings. Essential for building safe URLs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding replaces special characters with percent-encoded values (e.g., space becomes %20) so they can be safely used in URLs.
When should I URL-encode?
URL-encode whenever you include user input in query parameters, form data, or any part of a URL that may contain special characters.
What characters need encoding?
Characters like spaces, ampersands, question marks, hash symbols, and non-ASCII characters all require URL encoding.