URL Encoder / Decoder

Encode text for safe use in URLs or decode URL-encoded strings.

Text

encodeURIComponent (full) encodeURI (preserves URL structure)

Encoded output

Encoded input

Decoded output

Which mode should I use?

encodeURIComponent, for values going inside URL query strings. Escapes everything that isn't safe (including /?&=).
encodeURI, for entire URLs. Preserves characters that have meaning in a URL structure.

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