Question 1

What's the difference between Component and Full URL?

Accepted Answer

Component (encodeURIComponent) escapes everything, which is what you want for a single query value or path segment. Full URL (encodeURI) leaves URL punctuation like : / ? & # intact, for encoding a whole URL.

Question 2

Can it decode as well as encode?

Accepted Answer

Yes — switch direction with one click. If a string is malformed (for example a stray “%”), we tell you instead of throwing a cryptic error.

Question 3

Is it free and private?

Accepted Answer

Yes — free, no sign-up, and everything runs in your browser.

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