When should I URL-encode?

URL-encode whenever you include special characters (spaces, &, =, etc.) in URLs or query parameters.

URL Encoder & Decoder

Safely encode special characters in URLs or decode percent-encoded URL strings. Essential for working with query parameters and API endpoints.

When should I URL-encode?: URL-encode whenever you include special characters (spaces, &, =, etc.) in URLs or query parameters.

Encode text to Base64, or decode Base64 back to plain text. Supports full UTF-8.

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode entities back to text.

Decode and inspect JSON Web Tokens (JWT) — view header, payload, and expiration.