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URL Encode

Encode text so it is safe to use in a URL.

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URL Encode

Safe URL & Parameter Encoding

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URL / Query Input

About the URL Encode

Encode text so it is safe to use in a URL.

How to use the URL Encode

  1. Type or paste your text into Raw Chars.
  2. Press Encode URL Now.
  3. Use Copy Result to copy the output, or download it if the button is shown.

Worked example

a b&c becomes a%20b%26c.

Tips

  • Encode only the parts of a URL that need it, such as query values, not the whole address.

Frequently asked questions

Why must URLs be encoded?
Spaces and characters such as & and ? have special meanings in URLs, so they must be percent-encoded when used as data.