URI Component Encoder/Decoder
Enter text to encode as URI component or paste encoded URI component to decode.
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Simply enter your text in the input field and click "Encode URI Component" to convert it to a URI-safe format. Toggle the switch to "Decode" mode to convert an encoded URI component back to plain text.
What is URI Component Encoding?
URI Component encoding converts characters to a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. It replaces unsafe ASCII characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits. This ensures that URLs remain valid and properly formatted.
Use Cases for URI Component Encoding/Decoding
This tool is perfect for:
- Preparing strings to be used in URL parameters
- Handling special characters in API requests
- Safely transmitting user inputs through URLs
- Decoding URL parameters received from web forms or front-end applications
- Debugging URL-related issues in web applications
Connection to Web Application Development
Web applications often need to handle user inputs containing special characters in URLs. Kloudbean's cloud hosting services support applications that work with URL-encoded data, ensuring seamless development and deployment of your projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's the difference between URI encoding and URI component encoding?
URI encoding (encodeURI) is meant for encoding a complete URI, while URI component encoding (encodeURIComponent) is designed for encoding parts of URIs like query parameters. The latter is more aggressive, encoding more characters including: &, =, +, ?, /, etc.
Q. Is this tool secure for sensitive information?
While encoding happens client-side in your browser and data never leaves your device, URI encoding is not a form of encryption and shouldn't be used for securing sensitive information.
Q. Why is my encoded string longer than the input?
URI component encoding replaces unsafe characters with a "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits. Each replaced character becomes three characters in the encoded output, making the encoded string longer.
Q. What characters get encoded in URI Component encoding?
All special characters except A-Z, a-z, 0-9, - _ . ! ~ * ' ( ) are encoded in URI component encoding.
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