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What is URL Encode?

Encode and decode URLs and URL components. URL encoding converts special characters to percent-encoded format for safe transmission in URLs. Essential for web development and API work.

Key Features

✓URL encoding
✓URL decoding
✓Component encoding
✓Full URL support
✓Special character handling
✓Instant conversion

How to Use URL Encode

1

Paste your URL or text

2

Select encode or decode

3

Click Submit to process

4

Copy the result

Common Use Cases

→API parameter encoding
→URL construction
→Query string building
→Special character handling
→Form data encoding
→Redirect URL preparation

Tips & Best Practices

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Spaces can be encoded as %20 or + (in query strings)

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Always encode user input before including in URLs

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Double-encoding is a common bug — decode first if unsure

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I URL encode?

Whenever you include special characters in URLs — spaces become %20, & becomes %26, etc. This ensures URLs are valid and parseable.

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