URL Encoder

Online URL Encoder is a free web utility tool to encode URLs. With the help of this tool, users can encode URLs(Universal Resource Locators) to ensure that they are transmitted properly over the internet.
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What is URL Encoding technique?

URL Encoding technique is the process of encoding by replacing Non-ASCII characters with % followed by hexadecimal digits to transmit over the internet. Since URLs cannot contain spaces, it simply replaces white spaces with plus(+) sign or %20.

White creating a URL, the developer should not include Reserved Characters, Unsafe Characters, and Non-ASCII Characters directly without encoding as mentioned below.

  1. Reserved Characters: ?, :, /, #, and & conveys special meaning in URL formation hence the user cannot place them directly without encoding or escaping it.
  2. Unsafe Characters: Space, {, }, <, > are common unsafe characters that must be encoded before using them inside URLs.
  3. Non-ASCII Characters: Lastly, You must not include Non-ASCII characters directly into the URL without encoding them.
Our free Online URL Encoder using UTF-8 encoding scheme for encoding urls since it is recommended by Word Wide Web Consortium.
How to use URL Encoder?
Online URL Encoder is easy to use and will encode URLs realtime in 5 basic steps.
  1. Copy the text that you wish to encode.
  2. Once copied, open https://www.utilityforweb.com/url-encode/
  3. Paste the content you copied into the first text area on the screen.
  4. Click "Encode URL" button to start the process.
  5. Check the affair and click on Copy to clipboard to copy.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the URL Encode tool?

The URL Encode tool is an online utility that converts text into a valid URL-encoded format, making it safe to use in web addresses, query strings, and HTTP requests.

Why would I need to encode a URL?

URL encoding is necessary to ensure that special characters, spaces, and non-ASCII text are correctly transmitted in URLs and web requests without causing errors or unexpected behavior.

How do I use the URL Encode online tool?

To use the URL Encode online tool, paste the text you want to encode into the input box and click the 'Encode' button. The tool will immediately generate the encoded URL text for you to use or copy.

What characters are changed during URL encoding?

During URL encoding, spaces, punctuation, and reserved characters are converted into percent-encoded format (e.g., space becomes %20) to ensure safe inclusion in URLs.

Is this URL encoder free to use?

Yes, the URL Encode tool is completely free to use, requires no registration, and works directly in your browser for quick and easy URL encoding online.

Can I decode a URL with this tool?

Yes, you can switch to the URL Decode tool to convert percent-encoded URLs back to their original readable text.

Does URL encoding affect the meaning of the text?

URL encoding does not change the actual meaning of the text; it only converts characters into a safe representation that can be transmitted in a URL.

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