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URL Encoder

Encode your URL to make them transmission-safe.


URL Encoder

URL Encoder is a useful tool that allows you to encode your URLs / Links to make them safe for transmission over the internet. URLs can be transferred over the internet only in the ASCII character-set. URL Encoder makes sure your URL is safe for transmission.

What URL encoding is and when you need it

URLs may only contain a limited set of characters. URL encoding, also called percent-encoding, replaces spaces, accented letters and symbols such as &, ? and # with a % sign followed by a hexadecimal code, so the text can be placed safely inside a link or query parameter.

How to use it

  1. Paste the text or URL part you want to encode.
  2. Click encode.
  3. Copy the result into your link, API request or form.

Example

The text café & bar becomes caf%C3%A9%20%26%20bar. Without encoding, the & would be read as the start of a new parameter and break the link.

Good to know

  • Encode only parameter values, not the whole URL, or the :// and / characters will be encoded as well.
  • A space can appear as %20 or +. %20 is safe everywhere, while + means a space only inside query strings.
  • Use the URL Decoder to turn encoded text back into readable form.

Frequently asked questions

Why do some links contain %20?

%20 is the encoded form of a space.

Is URL encoding a form of encryption?

No. It only makes text safe for URLs, and anyone can decode it instantly.

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