URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode text to URL-safe format or decode URL-encoded strings.

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Output

Secure Percent Encoding with the URL Tool

**URL Encoding** (Percent-encoding) is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It is critical for passing data in query strings safely, ensuring that special characters like **?, &, and #** don't break the web server's routing logic.

Reserved Characters Table

%20

Space

%3F

Question Mark (?)

%26

Ampersand (&)

%23

Hash (#)

Pro Tip: Use strict equality (===) in JavaScript to avoid type coercion bugs.

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