01 / Fast steps
- Paste the text or query value.
- The percent-encoded output updates as you type.
- Copy the result into your URL, form or request.
URL Encode
Encode text for safe use inside URLs and query strings.
Updates instantly as you type
02 / Best for
- Encode query string parameters with spaces or special characters.
- Prepare search terms and filters for API calls.
- Fix links that break because of accents, ampersands or emoji.
03 / Why here
- Live encoding shows exactly what your URL will contain.
- Runs entirely in your browser, so URLs with tokens or parameters never leave your device.
04 / Keep in mind
- Encode individual values, not whole URLs: encoding a full address would also encode the slashes and colon that keep it working.
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Good to know
Questions & answers
01When do I need URL encoding?
Whenever a value inside a URL contains spaces, accents, ampersands or other reserved characters. Otherwise the address breaks or the parameter is misread.
02Should I encode the whole URL?
No. Encode only the values, such as query parameters. Encoding a complete URL would also encode the separators that make it a URL.
03Is URL Encode free to use?
Yes, URL Encode is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.