URL Encoder/Decoder

URL Encoding Guide

When to Use Each Encoding Method

• encodeURI()

  Use for encoding complete URLs. Preserves URL special characters like /, ?, :, @, &, =, +, $, #

  https://example.com/path with spaces/
  → https://example.com/path%20with%20spaces/
• encodeURIComponent()

  Use for encoding URL parameters. Encodes all special characters including /, ?, :, @, &, =, +, $, #

  user@example.com
  → user%40example.com

Common URL-Encoded Characters

• Space → %20
  # → %23
  % → %25
  & → %26
  = → %3D
  ? → %3F