URL Encoder
Convert text to URL-encoded format (percent-encoding)
Convert text to URL-encoded format (percent-encoding)
To change a URL unsafe characters into a format that can be safely sent over the internet use our free online URL encoder tool. This tool makes sure that your URL is correctly encoded for safe and dependable communication whether you are preparing query strings, form inputs or REST API endpoints.
URL encoding, also known as percent encoding, is the practice of substituting characters in a URL that may be misunderstood during transmission with a% followed by two hexadecimal numbers. This enables servers and browsers to correctly understand URLs that contain special characters such as slashes, ampersands, and spaces.
URLs are designed to contain only specific characters from predefined character set. Characters outside of this range may result in errors and the integrity of the URL.
When should a URL or its elements be encoded:
Original: https://example.com/search?query=hello world&lang=en
Encoded: https%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dhello%20world%26lang%3Den
Our URL Encoder tools clear user friendly interface streamlines the process in contrast to manual encoding or creating custom scripts. This tool reduces the guesswork involved in encoding URLs which is beneficial for developers, marketers and data analysts alike.