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URL Codec
Encode text for safe use in a URL, or decode encoded URLs.
Overview
URL (percent) encoding replaces unsafe characters in a URL with a % followed by two hex digits. This tool encodes and decodes text so it's safe to embed in query strings.
How to Use
- Choose encode or decode mode.
- Paste your text or URL.
- Copy the converted result.
Common Use Cases
- Building query strings with special characters
- Decoding a tracking URL to see the original parameters
- Preparing form data for a GET request
FAQ
What's the difference between this and Base64?
URL encoding only escapes characters unsafe for URLs; Base64 re-encodes the whole payload into a different character set. They solve different problems.