Online URL to Hexadecimal Encoder and Decoder
Tool Introduction:
Free online tool to convert URLs to hexadecimal format and vice versa. This tool allows you to encode standard URLs into hexadecimal representation with percent encoding. The encoded URLs remain functional in browsers. You can also decode hex-encoded URLs back to their original form.
Detailed Instructions:
Enter a URL in the input field and click the "URL to Hex Encode" button to convert the URL string into a hexadecimal format. Conversely, click "Decode" to convert a hexadecimal formatted URL back to its original form.
About the Online URL to Hexadecimal Encoder and Decoder
When URLs contain non-ASCII characters or special symbols in a browser, they are automatically encoded into hexadecimal strings with percent signs (%). This tool allows you to encode URLs into this percent-encoded hexadecimal format. The encoded hexadecimal URLs remain functional in browsers. For example, encoding https://tool.hiofd.com/ results in https://%74%6f%6f%6c%2e%68%69%6f%66%64%2e%63%6f%6d/, which can still be opened directly in a browser.
Conversely, when URLs are encoded in a browser, it can be difficult to determine the original URL value. You can use this tool to decode and reveal the original URL address.