URL Encoder

Encode URLs and query strings safely.

Encoded Result

About This Tool

The URL Encoder converts special characters in text or URLs into percent-encoded format, safe for use in query strings and web addresses.

How To Use

  1. Enter the text or URL you want to encode.
  2. Click Encode URL.
  3. Copy the percent-encoded result.

Features

  • Standard percent-encoding (RFC 3986)
  • Handles spaces, symbols and Unicode
  • Instant results
  • Useful for query strings and APIs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do URLs need encoding?
URLs can only contain a limited set of characters. Special characters like spaces, &, and # must be percent-encoded to be transmitted safely.
What does %20 mean?
%20 is the percent-encoded representation of a space character in a URL.
Does this encode the entire URL or just parameters?
This tool encodes the full input as a URI component, suitable for use as a query parameter value.

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