What is URL encoding (Percent-Encoding)?

URL encoding, officially known as percent-encoding, is a method to encode information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It converts unsafe characters, such as spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters, into a format that is universally accepted and understood by web browsers and servers. This format consists of a '%' symbol followed by two hexadecimal digits that represent the character's code.

Why is URL encoding necessary?

URLs can only be sent over the internet using the ASCII character-set. Since URLs often contain characters outside this set or reserved characters that have special meaning, they must be encoded. This ensures that the URL is interpreted correctly by web servers and avoids ambiguity or syntax errors, making data transmission reliable and consistent across different systems.

URL Encoder

Encode text and URLs into a safe format for use on the web.

Input:

Mode:

Encode Component

Encode Full URL

Output:

URL Encoder

How to Use This Tool

Understanding URL Encoding

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