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How to use URL Encoder

Type or paste your text, and the tool percent-encodes every character unsafe for a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What characters need URL encoding?

Spaces, &, =, #, %, ?, +, and non-ASCII characters must be encoded as %XX hex sequences.

What is the difference between + and %20?

Both represent a space. %20 is used in URL paths; + is used in HTML form data (application/x-www-form-urlencoded).

Should I encode the full URL or just parameters?

Only encode individual query parameter values, not the entire URL — encoding colons in http:// or slashes breaks the URL.

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