URL Encoder Box
Safe Percent Encoding for URLs & Parameters.
The Importance of URL Encoding
URL encoding, also known as Percent-encoding, is a mechanism for encoding information in a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). Characters that are not allowed in a URL must be encoded so that they can be safely transmitted over the internet.
How does URL Encoding work?
When you encode a string, special characters are replaced by one or more character triplets that consist of the percent character "%" followed by two hexadecimal digits. For example, a space becomes %20. Our ZapTool URL Encoder uses standard UTF-8 encoding to ensure your links work across all modern browsers and servers.
Safe and Secure Processing
Your privacy is our priority. This tool processes all data client-side. This means your URLs are never sent to our servers or stored in any database. Whether you are debugging complex query parameters or cleaning up links for a newsletter, you can trust our tool to keep your data local.
FAQ
What is URL Encoding used for?
It is used to convert unsafe ASCII characters into a format that can be transmitted over the Internet. For example, spaces and symbols like '&' or '?' must be encoded when used in query strings.
Can I decode a URL with this tool?
Yes! Simply switch to the "Decoder" tab, paste your encoded URL, and it will instantly translate back to readable text.
Is percent encoding the same as URL encoding?
Yes, they are different names for the same process. It specifically refers to using the '%' sign followed by hexadecimal values to represent characters.