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What Is URL Encoding?
Why URLs Need Encoding
Special Characters and Their URL Encoded Values
| Character | URL Encoded | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Space | %20 | Very common |
| & | %26 | In query strings |
| = | %3D | In query strings |
| ? | %3F | Query separator |
| # | %23 | Fragment identifier |
| + | %2B | Plus sign |
| / | %2F | Path separator |
| @ | %40 | Email addresses |
URL Encoding vs Base64 Encoding
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?+
URL encoding converts characters not allowed in URLs into a percent-encoded format. A space becomes %20 and & becomes %26. This ensures URLs are transmitted correctly across the internet.
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