URL encoder

URL encoder calculator can be used to encode special characters in a URL to ensure proper transmission over the internet

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Encoded URL

Calculation Formula

The URL encoding (also known as percent-encoding) converts special characters into a format that can be transmitted over the internet:

Each special character is replaced with a % followed by two hexadecimal digits representing the character's ASCII value.
Example: Space ( ) becomes %20, & becomes %26, etc.

URL encoder Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the URL encoder calculator and its working principles

How to Use

  1. Enter the URL or text containing special characters in the "URL Text" field.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to encode the text.
  3. The encoded result will appear in the "Encoded URL" field.
  4. You can copy the encoded URL for use in web applications or form submissions.

When to Use URL Encoding

URL encoding is necessary when:

  • Passing data in a URL query string (e.g., ?name=John+Doe becomes ?name=John%20Doe)
  • Submitting form data via GET requests
  • Embedding URLs in web pages or applications
  • When special characters like &, ?, =, /, #, etc., need to be transmitted

Examples

Input: Hello World!

Encoded: Hello%20World%21

Input: Example? / & = #

Encoded: Example%3F%20%2F%20%26%20%3D%20%23