URL Encoder & Decoder
Encode and decode text for safe use in URLs.
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What is URL Encoding?
URL encoding, also known as "percent-encoding", is a mechanism for converting characters that are not safe to use in a URL (such as spaces, accents, or symbols like & and ?) into a format that can be transmitted and interpreted universally and safely.
Each special character is replaced by a percent sign (%) followed by its hexadecimal code. For example, a space is converted to %20.
Why is it important?
It is essential to ensure that data sent in a URL, especially in query parameters (after the ?), reaches the server correctly and intact. Without this encoding, browsers and servers could misinterpret special characters, breaking the application's functionality or causing unexpected errors.