URL Encode

About This Tool

So, you’ve got a string—maybe a search query, a parameter, or something you're trying to stick in a URL—and it’s got spaces, ampersands, or weird characters. Browsers don’t like that. They want things clean, predictable, and safe to pass around. That’s where URL encoding comes in. It’s not magic. It’s just a way to turn characters that could break a URL into a format the web can handle. Think of it like translating your message into a language URLs understand. Spaces become %20, the @ symbol becomes %40, and so on. Simple, but easy to mess up if you do it by hand. This tool takes whatever you paste in and converts it using the standard percent-encoding rules. No fluff. No ads. Just the result you need, fast.

Key Features

• Encodes spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters properly
• Handles Unicode—so emojis and international text work
• Works instantly—no waiting, no page reloads
• Decodes too, if you paste in an already-encoded string
• Copy the result with one click
• No tracking, no data sent anywhere

FAQ

Why do I need to URL encode?
Because URLs have strict rules. If you're passing data in a query string—like a search term or user input—certain characters can confuse the server or break the link. Encoding makes sure everything gets through intact.

Is this the same as base64?
Nope. Base64 is for encoding binary data as text. URL encoding is specifically for making strings safe to use in URLs. Different tools for different jobs.