JSONToTable

URL Encoder

Encode text and URLs for safe transmission over the internet

Text Input

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URL Encoded Output

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Enter text in the input area to get started

How to URL Encode Text and URLs - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your Text or URL

Need to encode text or URLs for safe transmission? Simply paste your content into the input area. The encoder handles special characters, spaces, and symbols that need to be percent-encoded for web use.

Example: Try This Text with Special Characters

Copy and paste this example to see how it works: 😊

Hello World! How are you?
https://example.com/search?q=json to table&category=tools
Special chars: @#$%^&*()+=[]|;:'",./<>?
Spaces and symbols: café résumé naïve
Step 2

See Automatic URL Encoding

Watch as the tool instantly converts your text to RFC 3986 compliant URL-encoded format! 🎉 All special characters, spaces, and non-ASCII characters are properly encoded for safe web transmission.

URL Encoded Output

Your text becomes this properly encoded format:

Hello%20World%21%20How%20are%20you%3F
https%3A//example.com/search%3Fq%3Djson%20to%20table%26category%3Dtools
Special%20chars%3A%20%40%23%24%25%5E%26*%28%29%2B%3D%5B%5D%7B%7D%7C%3B%3A%27%22%2C./%3C%3E%3F
Spaces%20and%20symbols%3A%20caf%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9%20na%C3%AFve
Step 3

Copy or Download Your Encoded Text

Perfect! Now you can copy the encoded text to your clipboard or download it as a file. The output is ready to use in HTTP requests, query parameters, and web applications.

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Creating safe query parameters for web APIs and search URLs
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Encoding form data for HTTP POST requests
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Preparing URLs with special characters for web applications
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Encoding file names and paths for web servers

What is URL Encoding? 🔗

URL encoding (also called percent encoding) is a method to encode special characters in URLs so they can be safely transmitted over the internet. When you include spaces, symbols, or non-ASCII characters in a URL, they need to be converted to a format that web browsers and servers can understand.

For example, a space character becomes %20, and an ampersand (&) becomes %26. This ensures that your URLs work correctly across all web browsers and systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is URL encoding used for?

URL encoding converts special characters into percent-encoded format (%XX) to ensure safe transmission in URLs. It's essential for handling spaces, symbols, and non-ASCII characters in web addresses and form data.

Which characters need URL encoding?

Characters like spaces, &, ?, #, %, +, and non-ASCII characters need encoding. Reserved characters (: / ? # [ ] @) and unsafe characters (space " < > # % {} | \ ^ ~ [ ] `) are encoded.

Can I encode entire URLs or just parameters?

You can encode both! Use this tool for URL parameters, query strings, or any text that will be part of a URL. Be careful not to encode the entire URL structure (http://, etc.) unless needed.

Is URL encoding the same as HTML encoding?

No, they're different. URL encoding uses percent notation (%20 for space), while HTML encoding uses entities (& for &). Each serves different purposes in web development.

Is this URL encoder completely free?

Yes, completely free with no text length limits, no registration required, and unlimited usage. All encoding features are available at no cost with complete privacy protection.