URL Encode
Percent-encode and decode URLs and query strings online. Encode special characters for safe URL transmission, decode %XX sequences back to text. Free URL encoder.
Encode text for safe use in URLs by converting special characters to percent-encoded %XX sequences. Decode encoded URLs back to human-readable form instantly. Supports both encodeURIComponent mode (also encodes /, ?, and &) and full URL encoding. Useful for building query strings, debugging HTTP redirects, working with REST APIs, and encoding path segments that contain spaces or special characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between URL encoding and encodeURIComponent?
- encodeURIComponent encodes everything except letters, digits, and - _ . ! ~ * ( ), making it safe for query string values. Full URL encoding preserves characters like / and ? that have structural meaning in a URL.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes, all tools on Here Be Tools are completely free with no signup or account required.
- Is my data sent to a server?
- No. All processing happens locally in your browser. No data you enter is ever transmitted to any server.