Encode and decode URLs
URL Encoder is a free online tool that converts special characters and spaces in URLs into percent-encoded format, making them safe for web transmission. This essential utility ensures your URLs are properly formatted and compatible with all web browsers and servers.
What is URL encoding and why do I need it?
URL encoding converts special characters into a format that can be transmitted over the internet safely. Spaces become %20, and other special characters are replaced with their ASCII values preceded by a percent sign.
Is URL Encoder safe to use?
Yes, URL Encoder is completely safe. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your URLs are never sent to any server. All encoding happens locally on your device.
Can I decode URLs with this tool?
This tool is specifically designed for encoding URLs. To decode URLs, you would need a URL decoder tool that performs the reverse operation.
What characters does URL Encoder convert?
The tool encodes spaces, punctuation marks, and special characters like !, @, #, $, %, &, and others that have special meaning in URLs.