Encoding & Decoding Tools

Free online tools to encode and decode data in any format. Base64, URL percent-encoding, HTML entities, Unicode inspection, and number base conversion — all running privately in your browser.

Encoding in web development

Encoding transforms data from one representation to another for safe transmission or storage. Base64 converts binary data to ASCII text so it can travel through systems that only handle text (HTTP headers, JSON, email). URL encoding makes arbitrary strings safe inside URLs by replacing unsafe characters with %HH sequences. HTML encoding prevents XSS by neutralizing characters that browsers interpret as markup.

Unlike encryption, encoding is not a security measure — it does not hide data. Anyone can decode Base64 or a percent-encoded URL without a key. Use encoding for compatibility and transport, and encryption (AES, RSA) for confidentiality.

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