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What is URL Encoding?
URL encoding, also known as percent-encoding, is the process of converting characters into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet. It replaces unsafe characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits. Our tool allows you to both encode and decode URLs and their components.
How to use our URL Encoder/Decoder
- Select whether you want to "Encode" or "Decode".
- Choose the encoding type: "Full URL" for complete URLs or "URL Component" for parts of a URL.
- Paste your text or URL into the input field.
- The result will appear in the output field. You can then copy it or download it as a file.
Features of our URL Tool
- Dual Modes: Supports encoding of both full URLs and individual URL components.
- Live Mode: See the results update in real-time as you type.
- Process Each Line: Batch encode or decode multiple entries at once.
- Preserve Reserved Characters: Option to keep certain reserved characters unencoded.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why do URLs need to be encoded?
URLs can only contain a specific set of characters. Any special or unsafe characters (like spaces, "&", or "+") must be encoded to ensure the URL is correctly interpreted by web browsers and servers.
What is the difference between "Full URL" and "URL Component" encoding?
"Full URL" encoding preserves the structure of a URL (like "://", "?", "&"), while "URL Component" encoding encodes everything, which is useful for individual parts of a URL like query parameters.
Is it safe to use this tool with sensitive data?
Yes, all encoding and decoding is done on the client-side in your browser. No data is ever sent to our servers.