This online URL encoder and decoder converts special characters in URLs for safe transmission and decodes encoded URLs.
Quickly encode URLs and decode URL parameters in your browser with no server upload.
| Component | Value | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol | - | The protocol used (e.g., http, https) | |
| Username | - | Optional username in URL authentication | |
| Password | - | Optional password in URL authentication | |
| Domain | - | The domain or hostname | |
| Port | - | Optional port number | |
| Path | - | The path to the resource | |
| Query Parameters | - | Parameters passed to the server | |
| Hash/Fragment | - | Anchor to a specific part of the page |
URL encoding converts characters that are not allowed in URLs to character-entity references. Spaces are converted to plus signs (+) or %20, and reserved characters like ?, &, #, etc. are converted to their hexadecimal values.
When to use URL encoding: When you need to send data in a URL (like form submissions, API calls) or when creating links with special characters in the parameters.
Essential for web developers, frontend engineers, and full-stack developers working with dynamic URLs, form submissions, and client-server data transmission.
Critical for backend developers, API engineers, and integration specialists ensuring proper data encoding for HTTP requests and API endpoint consumption.
This URL encoder supports framework developers, CMS specialists, and web platform engineers working with various web technologies and content management systems.
Essential for security engineers, backend developers, and cybersecurity specialists ensuring secure and compliant data transmission over HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
Critical for e-commerce developers, payment gateway integrators, and fintech engineers working with payment redirects, transaction parameters, and financial data transmission.
This encoder facilitates digital marketing specialists, analytics engineers, and data tracking professionals working with campaign URLs and user behavior tracking.
Following RFC specifications and international standards ensures cross-browser compatibility, server compatibility, and adherence to web protocol specifications.
Understanding character encoding standards, Unicode handling, and internationalization requirements for global web application development.
Cross-browser URL encoding implementation requires understanding of browser-specific behaviors, encoding differences, and compatibility considerations for legacy and modern web environments.
Compatibility Note: Different browsers may handle certain edge cases in URL encoding differently. Always test encoding behavior across target browsers.
For URL encoding standards and specifications, visit RFC 3986 URI Generic Syntax and for character encoding details, see W3C Character Encoding.