URL Encoder
Make your URLs safe for the web. Encode special characters or decode complex query strings.
Last Updated: March 1, 2025
# What is URL Encoder?
URL Encoding (Percent Encoding) converts characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet.
# How Does URL Encoder Work?
- 1Select Encode or Decode.
- 2Enter the URL or text.
- 3The tool converts special chars to %XX format (e.g., space becomes %20).
- 4Copy the safe string.
# Common Use Cases
Preparing query parameters for API calls.
Fixing broken links containing special symbols.
Analyzing tracking URLs.
# Why Use This Tool?
Standard Compliance: Uses RFC 3986 standards.
Prevent Errors: Avoid 400 Bad Request errors.
Simple & Fast: Instant client-side conversion.
# Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to encode URLs?▼
URLs can only send ASCII characters. Special characters like spaces, &, or ? have special meanings and must be encoded to be treated as literal text.
What does %20 mean?▼
%20 is the URL-encoded representation of a space character.
Is this the same as base64?▼
No, URL encoding is specifically for safe transport in web addresses. Base64 is for general binary-to-text representation.
Last updated: March 2025 • v2.1.0 • Secure Client-Side Processing