encodeURIComponent vs escape?

We use encodeURIComponent for URL components.

Will it break full URLs?

Encoding entire URLs may over-escape; use for components or query values.

Encode or decode URL components safely in the browser.

Input

Output

Paste a URL or text with special characters. Click Encode or Decode.

encodeURIComponent vs escape?: We use encodeURIComponent for URL components.
Will it break full URLs?: Encoding entire URLs may over-escape; use for components or query values.
Private?: Yes. No server requests.