URL Encoder

Encode text for safe use in URLs and query strings.

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How to Use the URL Encoder

  1. 1

    Paste or Type Your Text

    Enter the text you want to transform in the input field. You can type directly or paste text from any source.

  2. 2

    Configure Options (If Available)

    Some tools offer additional options to customize the transformation. Adjust these settings as needed.

  3. 3

    View Results in Real-Time

    The converted text appears instantly in the output field. Results update automatically as you type.

  4. 4

    Copy the Result

    Click the "Copy Result" button to copy the transformed text to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.

Examples & Use Cases

Space Encoding

Input:

hello world

Output:

hello%20world

Special Characters

Input:

name=John&age=30

Output:

name%3DJohn%26age%3D30

About the URL Encoder

The URL Encoder converts text into URL-safe format by replacing special characters with percent-encoded equivalents. Essential for building query strings, API requests, and ensuring URLs work correctly across all browsers.

Understanding URL Encoding

URLs can only contain a limited set of ASCII characters. URL encoding converts unsafe characters:

  • Space becomes %20
  • & becomes %26
  • = becomes %3D
  • ? becomes %3F

Common Use Cases

  • Query parameters - Encode values for URL strings
  • API requests - Format data for REST APIs
  • Redirect URLs - Encode URLs passed as parameters
  • Form data - Encode form submissions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding?

URL encoding converts characters not allowed in URLs into percent-encoded format (%XX). This ensures URLs are valid and transmit correctly.

When should I use URL encoding?

Use it when passing data in query strings, form submissions, or API requests—any time special characters need to be in a URL.

What characters need encoding?

Spaces, ampersands, equals signs, question marks, and non-ASCII characters need encoding. Letters, digits, and -_.~ are safe.

Is URL encoding the same as HTML encoding?

No. URL encoding uses percent-encoding for URLs. HTML encoding uses entities like & for HTML display.

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