URL encoding converts special characters like spaces and symbols into a percent-encoded format so text can be safely included in a web URL.
It uses the standard encodeURIComponent method, which encodes characters that are not safe to use directly in a URL.
The tool shows a clear error message if the input cannot be decoded properly, instead of failing silently.
You need URL encoding whenever you are inserting arbitrary text, like a search query or special characters, into a URL to ensure it is transmitted correctly.
Yes, the "Decode URL" button reverses the process, converting percent-encoded text back to its original readable form.