URL Encoder Decoder
Encode or decode URLs for web use
About URL Encoding/Decoding
URL encoding converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits.
Common URL encoded characters:
Space: %20
!: %21
#: %23
$: %24
&: %26
': %27
(: %28
): %29
*: %2A
+: %2B
,: %2C
/: %2F
About URL Encoder Decoder
Our URL encoder/decoder tool allows you to encode special characters in URLs for web use or decode encoded URLs back to their original form. This is useful for creating valid URLs or understanding encoded URLs.
URL Encoder Decoder FAQs
URL encoding converts characters that are not allowed in URLs into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. Use it when you need to include special characters in URLs or form data.
No, Base64 is not encryption. It's an encoding scheme that converts binary data to text format for safe transmission. It doesn't provide any security or confidentiality.
You might need to decode Base64 when working with data from APIs, email attachments, or when debugging applications that use Base64 for data transfer.
Our Base64 encoder can handle small images, converting them to Base64 strings that can be used directly in HTML or CSS. However, for large files, specialized tools may be more appropriate.
Yes, all encoding and decoding operations are performed locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring privacy and security.