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URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode URLs

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Special characters are replaced with % followed by hex digits.

Common URL Encodings

  • Space → %20 or +
  • ! → %21
  • # → %23
  • $ → %24
  • & → %26

Use Cases

  • Creating safe URLs with query parameters
  • Encoding form data for submission
  • Building API requests
  • Handling special characters in URLs