What is the difference between encodeURIComponent and encodeURI?

encodeURIComponent encodes URL parts (like parameter values) including "/" ":" "?". encodeURI encodes the full URL but preserves these delimiter characters.

Can it encode Japanese URLs?

Yes, it correctly encodes and decodes Japanese text and URLs using UTF-8 format.

Which encoding type should I use?

Use encodeURIComponent for query parameter values, and encodeURI for full URLs. When in doubt, encodeURIComponent is the safer choice.

Yes, all processing is done in your browser and input data is never sent to a server.

URL Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode URLs in real time. Supports both encodeURIComponent and encodeURI methods.

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How to Use

Step 1

Input

Paste text or URL into the input field

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Step 2

Select

Select encode/decode mode and encoding type

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Step 3

Result

Results appear in real-time, ready to copy

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Features

Real-time Conversion

Encoding/decoding results appear as you type

Two Encoding Types

Switch between encodeURIComponent and encodeURI

Browser Only

Data is never sent to any server

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FAQ

URL encoding converts characters that cannot be used in URLs (Japanese, spaces, special symbols, etc.) into "%XX" format.

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