When to use URL encoding?

When including special characters in URLs or query strings.

Encoding binary data as text for transmission or storage.

Why encode HTML entities?

To safely display special characters in HTML without breaking markup.

String Encoder

String Encoder Overview

Encode strings in multiple formats

The String Encoder/Decoder is an all-in-one text transformation tool for developers. It handles the most common encoding formats required in web development: Base64, URL (Percent) Encoding, HTML Entities, Hexadecimal, and Binary. Whether you need to debug a data URI, safe-encode a query parameter, or escape special characters for HTML output, this tool lets you do it all in one place. It shows real-time results for all formats simultaneously, allowing for quick comparison and instant copying.

How to Use String Encoder

Enter text
View all encoded formats
Copy any result

Frequently Asked Questions

When to use URL encoding?: When including special characters in URLs or query strings.
What is Base64 for?: Encoding binary data as text for transmission or storage.
Why encode HTML entities?: To safely display special characters in HTML without breaking markup.

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