Why should I encode URLs and when is it necessary?

URL encoding makes URLs safe for transmission by converting special characters. Necessary for: query parameters with spaces/symbols, international characters, API requests. URL decoder reverses this process. Example: space becomes %20, & becomes %26. Always verify decoded URLs match original intent.

What characters get encoded in URLs?

Spaces (→%20), symbols (!@#$%^&*), international characters, and unsafe characters get encoded. Safe characters (letters, numbers, -, _, ., ~) remain unchanged. Use tool to verify encoding/decoding—encoded URLs should be readable hex combinations.

Does the tool support full URLs and query strings?

Yes! Handles complete URLs (https://example.com?param=value&foo=bar), query parameters, and individual values. Each parameter can encode/decode separately or together. Perfect for building APIs, web scraping, and link sharing.

Can I encode special characters and international text?

Yes! UTF-8 encoding fully supported. Encodes: emojis, accented characters (é, ñ, ü), Chinese/Japanese/Arabic text, all Unicode. Verify by decoding—special characters should display correctly. Perfect for multilingual URLs and international content.

Is URL encoding reversible and how do I verify accuracy?

Yes! Encoding is 100% reversible—decode any encoded URL to get original text. Verify by: 1) Encode text, 2) Decode result, 3) Compare with original (should match exactly). Perfect for API integration, debugging links, and testing web requests.

URL Encode / Decode

Encode or decode URLs and query strings.

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