Spaces, accents and symbols cannot appear in a web address as they are. URL encoding replaces them with codes such as %20 so links work everywhere.
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Open URL Encoder / DecoderHow to use it
- Open URL Encoder / Decoder.
- Choose Encode or Decode.
- Choose whether you are encoding a single value or a whole link.
- Copy the result.
Value or whole link?
When you encode a value that goes inside a link, such as a search term, every special character is encoded. When you encode a whole link, characters that give the link its structure, like : and /, are left alone.
Common examples
- A space becomes %20.
- An ampersand inside a value becomes %26.
- A question in Hindi becomes a series of percent codes.
Frequently asked questions
Is my data uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so what you type never leaves your device.
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