Encoding
URL Encoder
Safely encode and decode URL components. Everything happens on this device.
Tip: press Ctrl/⌘ + Enter
Your input stays private
This tool runs entirely in your browser. DevCalc does not send or store the content you enter.
How to use URL Encoder
- Choose Encode for raw text or Decode for an encoded component.
- Paste one URL component, such as a query value.
- Run the tool and copy the transformed result.
Example and important notes
The text “AI tools & privacy” becomes safe to place inside a query parameter without treating spaces or ampersands as separators.
- This tool uses component encoding, which also escapes URL separators.
- Encode individual values before assembling a full URL.
Frequently asked questions
Should I encode an entire URL?
Usually no. Encode dynamic path segments or query values separately.
What does %20 mean?
It is the percent-encoded representation of a space byte.