URL Encoder
Encode text so it's safe to use inside a URL.
This URL Encoder percent-encodes text so it's safe to use inside a URL — turning spaces, symbols, and special characters into the %XX sequences a URL can contain. Type or paste text and the encoded result appears instantly, computed entirely in your browser with nothing sent to a server.
How to use
- 1Type or paste text into the input.
- 2The URL-encoded result updates automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What is URL encoding (percent-encoding)?
It's a way of representing characters that aren't safe to use directly in a URL — spaces, &, ?, #, and others — as a % followed by two hex digits, so the URL remains unambiguous to parse.
When do I need to URL-encode text?
Building a query string parameter that contains spaces or special characters, constructing a redirect URL, or embedding user input into a link without breaking the URL's structure.
Does this encode an entire URL or just a value?
It encodes whatever text you give it — typically used on a single query parameter's value, not a full URL (encoding an entire URL would also escape its own slashes and colons, breaking it).
Is my input sent to a server?
No. Encoding happens entirely in your browser as you type — nothing is transmitted.