URL Encoder/Decoder: Handle Special Characters in URLs
Encode special characters for safe use in URLs or decode percent-encoded strings back to readable text. Essential for web development.
What It Does
The URL Encoder converts special characters, spaces, and non-ASCII characters into percent-encoded format safe for use in URLs. The decoder reverses the process, converting percent-encoded strings back to readable text. It handles both full URLs and individual components.
How to Use It
Paste text with special characters and click Encode to get the URL-safe version. Paste a percent-encoded string and click Decode to see the original text. Choose between encoding the full URL or just the component parts.
Tips & Tricks
Only encode the parts of a URL that need it, not the protocol or domain. Use encodeURIComponent for query parameter values and encodeURI for full URLs. Double-encoding happens when already-encoded text is encoded again, so check your input first.
Use Cases
Web developers encode query parameters with special characters for API calls. QA testers decode URLs to understand what parameters are being passed. SEO specialists ensure URL structures are properly encoded for search engine indexing.
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