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URL Encoder

Encode URLs and special characters for safe use in web addresses and API parameters.

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What is URL Encoding?

URL Encoding (percent-encoding) converts special characters into a format that can be transmitted in URLs. Characters like spaces, &, =, and non-ASCII characters are replaced with %XX hex values.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding replaces special characters with percent-encoded equivalents (e.g., space becomes %20).

When do I need URL encoding?

When passing special characters in URL parameters, query strings, or API requests.

Does it encode the entire URL?

It encodes special characters while preserving URL structure characters like ://?&=.