URL Encoder & Decoder Tool
URL Encoding (also known as Percent-encoding) is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). Characters that are not allowed in a URL must be converted into a safe format.
Why Encode URLs?
- Query Parameters: If you send data via a GET request (e.g., `?search=hello world`), spaces and special symbols must be encoded (e.g., `hello%20world`).
- Security: Proper encoding helps prevent XSS and injection attacks by neutralizing executable characters in the URL bar.
- Standard Compliance: Browsers and servers expect URLs to follow the RFC 3986 standard.
Common Encoded Characters
Space becomes %20, Comma (,) becomes %2C, and Slash (/) becomes %2F.