Text Utilities

URL Encoder

Encode text for safe use in URLs and query strings.

Tool

About this Tool

Use this free URL encoder to prepare text for URLs and query parameters.

Examples

  • hello world → hello%20world
  • name=John Doe → name%3DJohn%20Doe
  • äöü → %C3%A4%C3%B6%C3%BC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a URL encoder do?

It converts special characters into percent-encoded format for safe use in URLs.

Why are spaces encoded?

Spaces are not valid in URLs and are usually encoded as %20.

When should I encode a URL?

Use URL encoding when working with query strings or user-generated URL parameters.

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