Free URL Encode Online
URL-encode text with percent-encoding for safe use in URLs and query strings. Free, instant.
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How to Convert Text to URL-Encoded Online
Paste your text and get the URL-encoded (percent-encoded) output instantly. Special characters like spaces, ampersands, and equals signs are converted to their %XX equivalents, making the text safe for use in URLs and query parameters.
Why Use URL Encode Online?
URLs cannot contain spaces or many special characters directly. When building API requests, constructing query strings, or embedding user input in URLs, proper encoding prevents broken links and security vulnerabilities like injection attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is percent-encoding? Percent-encoding replaces unsafe characters with a % sign followed by two hex digits representing the character's byte value. For example, a space becomes %20.
Is this the same as encodeURIComponent? Yes. This tool uses the JavaScript encodeURIComponent function, which is the standard for encoding URI components.