What is URL encoding?
URL encoding converts characters such as spaces, ampersands and non-Latin text into a format a web address can safely carry. It is also called percent encoding.
How to use this tool
- Choose Encode for plain text or Decode for a percent-encoded value.
- Paste the value into the input field.
- Copy the instant result.
When should I encode a URL?
Encode an individual query value or path component before adding it to a URL. Do not encode an entire URL if its separators such as ? and & must remain functional.