URL Encoder
Convert special characters in your URL into a safe, encoded format using our free online URL Encoder. Perfect for web developers, SEO experts, and marketers.
URL Encoder
๐ What Is a URL Encoder?
The URL Encoder is a web tool that transforms unsafe characters in a string or URL into a percent-encoded format, making the URL safe for transmission over the internet.
๐ก Why URL Encoding Is Important
When data is passed in a URL (especially via GET requests), certain characters like ?, &, =, and spaces may cause errors or misinterpretation.
URL encoding prevents this by:
- ๐ก๏ธ Ensuring URLs are valid and safe
- ๐ Allowing non-ASCII characters (like Arabic, Chinese, etc.)
- ๐ฌ Handling user input in forms and APIs
๐ ๏ธ How the URL Encoder Works
- Paste any URL or string into the input box.
- Click the โEncodeโ button.
- Instantly get the encoded result using percent-encoding (RFC 3986 standard).
- Copy the result or use it in your application, form, or email.
๐งช When to Use URL Encoding
- โ In query strings (?search=chat gpt)
- โ For form submissions (application/x-www-form-urlencoded)
- โ When storing URLs in databases or sending them in emails
- โ For dynamic web applications and API calls
๐ง Characters Commonly Encoded
CharacterEncoded AsSpace | %20
! | %21
# | %23
$ | %24
& | %26
+ | %2B
/ | %2F
= | %3D
? | %3F
๐จโ๐ป Use Cases
- Web developers: Prevent broken URLs in JavaScript, HTML, and PHP.
- App developers: Ensure data integrity when sending user input via URLs.
- Marketers: Encode links in newsletters or campaigns.
- Students: Learn about HTTP communication and URL structure.
๐ธ Suggested Images
- Screenshot of the tool interface showing before/after encoding.
- Side-by-side comparison: raw vs. encoded URL.
- Code snippet where URL encoding is required.
- Table visualizing commonly encoded characters.
๐ Tool Features
- โ Instant percent-encoding
- โ UTF-8 character support
- โ Copy to clipboard
- โ Works on mobile and desktop
- โ Privacy-focused โ No data stored
๐ Privacy & Security
We do not store or track your input. All processing is done in real-time for maximum security and anonymity.
๐ง FAQ
Q: What is percent-encoding?
A: Itโs a way to represent unsafe characters in a URL using a % followed by two hexadecimal digits.
Q: Can I encode non-English characters?
A: Yes. The encoder supports all UTF-8 characters, including Arabic, Japanese, etc.
Q: Is this tool safe to use for passwords or sensitive data?
A: Yes, but we recommend not encoding passwords in URLs due to security concerns.
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- Use keywords like: encode URL, percent encoding, online URL encoder
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