Encode URL Query String Online: Quick Method
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URLs can only contain certain characters. When you need to include spaces, special characters, or non-ASCII text in URLs, you must encode them. Learn how to properly encode URLs and query strings online.
Why Encode URLs?
- 🔒Safe transmission - Ensure URLs work correctly across all systems
- 🌐Special characters - Handle spaces, &, ?, and other reserved characters
- 🔤International text - Support non-English characters in URLs
- 📡API requests - Properly format query parameters
How to Encode URLs
Step 1: Enter Your URL
Paste the URL or query string you want to encode. Include parameters and special characters.
https://example.com/search?q=hello world&category=tech news
Step 2: Click Encode
The tool converts spaces to %20 and encodes special characters properly for safe URL transmission.
Step 3: Copy Encoded URL
Use the properly encoded URL in your web applications, APIs, or links.
https://example.com/search?q=hello%20world&category=tech%20news
Common Characters & Encodings
| Character | Encoded | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Space | %20 | Most common |
| & | %26 | Parameter separator |
| ? | %3F | Query string start |
| = | %3D | Key-value separator |
| # | %23 | Fragment identifier |