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Understanding URL Encoding and Decoding

URL encoding converts special characters in a URL to a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits. URL decoding reverses this process, converting the encoded URL back to its original form.

About URL Encoder Decoder Tool

URL encoding and decoding is essential for web development and data transmission. Our URL Encoder Decoder tool provides a simple way to encode URLs for safe transmission and decode them back to their original format. This process converts special characters into a format that can be transmitted over the internet.

What is URL Encoding?

URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, is a mechanism to encode information in URLs. It converts characters that are not allowed in URLs into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. Special characters are replaced with a % followed by two hexadecimal digits.

Key Features:

  • Encode URLs for safe transmission
  • Decode encoded URLs back to original format
  • Handle special characters and spaces
  • Support for international characters
  • Instant encoding and decoding
  • Copy results with one click

How to Use:

Encoding:

  1. Switch to the "Encoder" tab
  2. Enter the URL you want to encode
  3. Click "Encode" to generate the encoded URL
  4. Copy the encoded result

Decoding:

  1. Switch to the "Decoder" tab
  2. Paste the encoded URL
  3. Click "Decode" to get the original URL
  4. Copy the decoded result

Common Use Cases:

  • Preparing URLs for API requests
  • Encoding query parameters with special characters
  • Processing form data for web applications
  • Handling international URLs with non-ASCII characters
  • Debugging URL-related issues
  • Creating safe URLs for email and messaging

Characters That Need Encoding:

  • Spaces (encoded as %20 or +)
  • Special characters: ! # $ % & ' ( ) * + , / : ; = ? @ [ ]
  • Non-ASCII characters (international characters)
  • Control characters and reserved characters