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URL Encoder Online

Encode and decode URLs, query values and text with standard percent-encoding. Choose component or full-URL mode for spaces, special characters and UTF-8 text directly in your browser.

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Privacy note: this tool processes your input in your browser. Do not paste passwords, private keys, payment data or other confidential information into any online utility unless you understand how it handles your data.
Tip: Use Component mode for individual query values or path segments. Use Full URL mode when you want to preserve the structure of an already formed URL.
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URL Encoder Online Free

A URL encoder converts text into percent-encoded form so characters such as spaces and reserved symbols can be represented correctly inside a URL. This free URL encoder online supports both individual URL components and complete URLs, making it useful for query parameters, path segments, redirect links and everyday web development.

For a single query value such as hello world & tea, Component mode uses the browser's encodeURIComponent() behavior and produces a URL-safe value. Full URL mode uses encodeURI() behavior and preserves the structural characters of a complete URL. This distinction helps prevent accidental encoding of ://, ?, & and = when they are part of the URL structure.

The tool also handles Unicode and UTF-8 text, including accented characters, Hindi, Arabic, emoji and other international text. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so you can use this URL encode online tool without an account or software installation.

How to Use the URL Encoder

  1. Paste a URL, query parameter value, path segment or plain text into the input box.
  2. Select URL Component for an individual value, or Full URL for an already formed URL.
  3. Click Encode to create percent-encoded text, or Decode to restore readable text.
  4. Use Copy Output or Download to save the result.

When URL Encoding Is Useful

URL encoding is commonly needed when a search term, product name, tracking value, API parameter or redirect target contains spaces or characters that have special meaning in a URL. For example, a space becomes %20 and an ampersand inside a parameter value becomes %26. Encoding each dynamic value at the right point helps keep query strings and links from being interpreted incorrectly.

URL Encoding, Percent-Encoding and UTF-8

URL encoding is also called percent-encoding. A percent escape uses a percent sign followed by hexadecimal digits. Non-ASCII text is represented using its UTF-8 bytes before those bytes are percent-encoded. This is why a Unicode word can produce several %XX sequences. URL encoding is not encryption; it changes representation rather than hiding the underlying information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a URL encoder?
A URL encoder converts characters that have special meaning in URLs or are not convenient to transmit into percent-encoded form, such as %20 for a space.
What is the difference between encodeURI and encodeURIComponent?
encodeURI is intended for a complete URL and preserves URL structure. encodeURIComponent is intended for individual values such as query parameters and encodes structural characters inside the value.
Does this URL encoder support UTF-8 and Hindi text?
Yes. Browser URL encoding functions support Unicode text, including Hindi, Arabic, accented characters and emoji.
Is URL encoding the same as encryption?
No. URL encoding is a transport and representation format. It does not encrypt or secure the information.
Can I decode an already encoded URL?
Yes. Paste the percent-encoded text and click Decode. Invalid or incomplete percent-encoding is reported as an error.