What is URL encoding?

URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces special characters with % followed by their hex value, making them safe for use in URLs.

What is the difference between component and full URL encoding?

Component encoding (encodeURIComponent) encodes everything including /, :, and ?. Full URL encoding (encodeURI) preserves URL structure characters.

URL Encode/Decode

Encode text for safe use in URLs (percent-encoding) or decode URL-encoded strings back to readable text. Supports both component encoding (for query params) and full URL encoding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?: URL encoding (percent-encoding) replaces special characters with % followed by their hex value, making them safe for use in URLs.
What is the difference between component and full URL encoding?: Component encoding (encodeURIComponent) encodes everything including /, :, and ?. Full URL encoding (encodeURI) preserves URL structure characters.

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About URL Encode/Decode

Encode or decode URLs and query parameters. Free online URL encoder/decoder with component and full URL modes. This tool runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Your content stays private and secure. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.