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A URL encoder is a tool that converts URL characters into the corresponding ASCII equivalent. A URL decoder is a tool that converts the ASCII equivalent of URL characters back to their original form. Encoding and decoding URLs can be done with an online tool, such as the one provided by FreeSEO2LS.
URLs are encoded to ensure that they are properly formatted for use in HTTP requests, which are used by web browsers and other programs to request data from servers. For example, if a browser encounters an ampersand (&) character in a URL, it will convert it to its corresponding ASCII equivalent (%26). This ensures that the ampersand is not interpreted as part of the data being requested from the server.
URL encoding and decoding are important because they can be used to bypass some browser security settings. URL encoding is the process of representing a string of characters by a sequence of hexadecimal digits, which are then converted back to the original string. URL encoding is usually used for web addresses that contain certain special characters, such as spaces or punctuation marks.
Decoding is the reverse process of encoding. Decoding converts a sequence of hexadecimal digits into a string of characters, which can be understood by humans. URL decoding is necessary when we want to change an encoded URL back into its original form so it can be understood by people and not just machines.
The difference between encoding and decoding is that encoding is the process of transforming a text string so that it is suitable for transmission or storage.
Encoding converts all of the characters in the text string to a sequence of bytes, which are then transmitted or stored using some format such as ASCII, UTF-8, or Unicode. Decoding reverses the process by converting encoded bytes into a text string.
