What's the difference between encode modes?

Standard mode (encodeURIComponent) only encodes special characters. 'Encode all' mode percent-encodes every character, useful for strict encoding requirements.

When do I need URL encoding?

Whenever you pass user input, special characters, or non-ASCII text as URL parameters, path segments, or form data.

What's the difference between encode modes?

Standard mode (encodeURIComponent) only encodes special characters. 'Encode all' mode percent-encodes every character, useful for strict encoding requirements.

When do I need URL encoding?

Whenever you pass user input, special characters, or non-ASCII text as URL parameters, path segments, or form data.

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URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode special characters for URLs or decode percent-encoded strings back to readable text.

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Encode all charactersMode: Text → URL

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About URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode special characters for safe use in URLs, or decode percent-encoded strings back to readable text. Supports standard encodeURIComponent and full percent-encoding modes.

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