URL Encoder & Decoder
Encode or decode strings for use in URLs.
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Why URL Encoding is Important
URLs can only contain a specific set of characters from the standard ASCII character set. Any character outside this set, or characters with special meaning in a URL (like `?`, `&`, `/`), must be encoded to be safely transmitted over the internet. This process is often called 'percent-encoding'.
How it Works: Encoding replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a '%' followed by two hexadecimal digits. For example, a space character is encoded as `%20`. Decoding reverses this process.
This tool is invaluable for web developers who are working with URL parameters, building API requests, or debugging web applications. It provides a quick and reliable way to encode and decode text strings as needed.