Drag and Drop text file here
or click to select a text fileOr type/paste text below:
Encoding Options
Encode Full URL
Encode all special characters
Encode Component
Encode but preserve :/?&=
Encode HTML Entities
Also convert <, >, & to entities
Preserve Line Breaks
Maintain original line formatting
Note: Convert special characters in URLs to their percent-encoded equivalents for web-safe transmission.
About This URL Encoder
This tool helps you encode URLs by converting special characters to their percent-encoded equivalents. URL encoding ensures that URLs are transmitted correctly over the internet, especially when they contain characters outside the standard ASCII set.
How to Use This Tool
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Step 1: Input your text using either:
- Drag and drop a text file into the designated area
- Click to browse and select a text file
- Type or paste directly into the text box
- Step 2: Select your desired encoding options
- Step 3: Click "Encode URL" to convert special characters
- Step 4: Review your encoded URL in the output box
- Step 5: Use the results by:
- Clicking "Copy Text" to clipboard
- Downloading as a text file
- Manually selecting and copying
Encoding Options Explained:
- Encode Full URL: Encodes all special characters including :/?&=
- Encode Component: Encodes while preserving :/?&= characters (for query parameters)
- Encode HTML Entities: Additionally converts HTML special characters to entities
- Preserve Line Breaks: Maintains original line endings in the output
Common URL Encodings:
- Space = %20
- : = %3A
- / = %2F
- ? = %3F
- = = %3D
- & = %26