Question 1

Is URL encoding and decoding safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's safe. All processing is done locally in your browser, and data is never uploaded to the server.

Question 2

What's the difference between encoding a parameter value and a full URL?

Accepted Answer

For parameter values, encodeURIComponent is used, which escapes all reserved characters like ? & = /, making it suitable for encoding individual parameter values; for full URLs, encodeURI is used, which preserves URL structure characters (like / : ?), making it suitable for encoding complete links.

Question 3

Does it automatically parse parameters when decoding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In decode mode, if the input is a URL with a query string, the tool automatically parses the parameters into a key-value pair table for easy viewing.

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