What is the difference between Component and Full URL?

Component matches encodeURIComponent and is right for one query value. Full URL matches encodeURI and leaves characters such as / ? & = that give a URL its structure.

Why does a space become %20 or +?

Both mean a space. %20 is standard percent encoding; + is used by HTML forms in query strings. Decoding here accepts both.

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URL encoder and decoder

Encode a value for a query string or a whole URL, or decode a percent-encoded link to see what it contains.

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InputResult

best%20AI%20models%20for%20coding%20%26%20agents%20%2F%202026

How to use it

Step 1: Choose Encode or Decode.
Step 2: Pick Component to encode a single value (also encodes / ? & =), or Full URL to keep the URL structure.
Step 3: Copy the result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Component and Full URL?: Component matches encodeURIComponent and is right for one query value. Full URL matches encodeURI and leaves characters such as / ? & = that give a URL its structure.
Why does a space become %20 or +?: Both mean a space. %20 is standard percent encoding; + is used by HTML forms in query strings. Decoding here accepts both.
Is my text uploaded?: Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you paste or open is uploaded.