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URL Encoder / Decoder
Encode special characters in URLs or decode percent-encoded URLs. Essential for working with query parameters and API requests.
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URL Encoding Reference
URL encoding replaces unsafe characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits representing the character's ASCII value.
| Character | Encoded | Description |
|---|---|---|
| (space) | %20 | Space character |
| & | %26 | Ampersand |
| = | %3D | Equals sign |
| ? | %3F | Question mark |
| / | %2F | Forward slash |
Component vs Full URL
Component mode encodes all special characters including /, ?, &, = (use for query parameter values).
Full URL mode preserves URL structure characters (use for complete URLs).