URL / Percent Encoding Tool
Putting spaces or symbols in a URL breaks things. Encode your data into a browser-safe 'percent encoding' format with one click.
When to use this solution:
Use this when building dynamic links that contain special characters, spaces, or non-ASCII text.
Common Use Cases
1Step-by-Step Guide
Paste raw text
Enter the text or URL fragment you need to encode.
Click 'Encode'
The tool will replace characters like ' ' with '%20'.
Verify the output
Ensure the resulting string is fully ASCII compliant.
Copy for code
Use the encoded version in your search query or API call.
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Encode URL NowFrequently Asked Questions
What is Percent Encoding?
It's a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) where special characters are replaced by a '%' and two hex digits.
Does it touch the '?' or '&'?
Usually, standard encoders only touch the values of the parameters, not the URL structure itself.