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// Fast, secure URL encoding and decoding with advanced options. Handle special characters and spaces properly.
Safe URL Encoding
Properly encode URLs and query parameters. Handle special characters, spaces, and international characters.
Instant Processing
Real-time URL encoding and decoding. No server processing required - everything happens locally.
Encoding Options
Choose how to handle spaces (%20 vs +) and which special characters to encode for maximum compatibility.
// ABOUT URL ENCODING
HOW URL ENCODING WORKS:
URL encoding converts unsafe characters into percent-encoded format (%XX). Essential for passing data through URLs safely.
URL ENCODING EXAMPLE:
"Hello World!" => Hello%20World%21 (URL encoded)
WHY USE URL ENCODING:
- >Safe URL parameter passing
- >Handle special characters in URLs
- >International character support
- >Form data transmission
- >Query string construction
// FAQ
Q: What is URL encoding and when do I need it?
A: URL encoding converts special characters into percent-encoded format (%XX) for safe transmission in URLs. Required for spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters in URLs.
Q: What's the difference between %20 and + for spaces?
A: %20 is standard URL encoding for spaces. + is form encoding (application/x-www-form-urlencoded). Use %20 for URLs, + for form data.
Q: Does this URL encoder work offline?
A: Yes, 100% client-side processing. Your URLs are encoded/decoded locally in your browser. No data sent to servers.