What is URL Encoding?
- URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) can only be transmitted using the ASCII character set.
- URLs often contain characters outside of this set, such as spaces, special symbols (like '#', '?', '&'), and non-ASCII characters (like accented letters or characters from other languages).
- URL encoding solves this by converting these unsafe characters into a format that uses only ASCII characters.
How URL Encoder Works?
URL Encoder changes unsafe characters into a percent sign with two numbers that matches the character code. This helps make URLs safe and readable.
For example:
- A space is encoded as %20
- The character '?' is encoded as '%3F'.
- The character '&' is encoded as '%26'.
This encoding ensures that these characters are transmitted correctly without being misinterpreted by web servers or browsers.
Commonly Encoded Characters
For Example:
If you have a URL like:
example.com/search?q=hello world
It would be encoded as:
example.com/search?q=hello%20world
How to Encode a URL?
- Enter your URL or text into the input box above
- Choose an encoding type and additional options
- Click the "Encode" button to convert it into a URL-encoded format
- Copy your encoded URL and use it wherever you need a safe, web-ready link
Frequently Asked Questions
What is URL encoding?
URL encoding converts special characters in a URL into a format that can be safely transmitted over the internet by replacing them with percent symbols and hexadecimal values.
Why do I need to encode URLs?
Encoding ensures that special characters like spaces, &, %, and others don't break your URL when shared or embedded.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes! ConvertLoom's URL Encoder is completely free with no signup required.