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URL Encoding Reference

Reference common percent-encoded characters used in URL paths, query strings, and form-encoded values.

31 URL encodings
Percent encoding replaces reserved or unsafe URL characters with % followed by a hexadecimal code.
Character Encoded Component Purpose Example
space %20 Path, query Represents a space character in URLs. hello%20world
! %21 Path, query Encodes an exclamation mark. wow%21
" %22 Path, query Encodes a double quote. %22hello%22
# %23 Path, query Encodes a hash symbol so it is not treated as a fragment marker. tag%23one
$ %24 Path, query Encodes a dollar sign. price%2410
% %25 Path, query Encodes a percent sign. 100%25
& %26 Query Encodes an ampersand so it is not treated as a query parameter separator. company=Tom%20%26%20Co
' %27 Path, query Encodes a single quote. don%27t
( %28 Path, query Encodes an opening parenthesis. item%281%29
) %29 Path, query Encodes a closing parenthesis. item%281%29
* %2A Path, query Encodes an asterisk. wildcard%2A
+ %2B Query Encodes a plus sign so it is not confused with a space in form-encoded query strings. a%2Bb
, %2C Path, query Encodes a comma. one%2Ctwo
/ %2F Path segment, query Encodes a slash so it is not treated as a path separator. folder%2Ffile
: %3A Path, query Encodes a colon. time%3A10
; %3B Path, query Encodes a semicolon. a%3Bb
= %3D Query Encodes an equals sign so it is not treated as a key/value separator. filter=a%3Db
? %3F Path, query Encodes a question mark so it is not treated as the start of a query string. what%3F
@ %40 Path, query Encodes an at sign. user%40example.com
[ %5B Path, query Encodes an opening square bracket. items%5B0%5D
\ %5C Path, query Encodes a backslash. path%5Cfile
] %5D Path, query Encodes a closing square bracket. items%5B0%5D
^ %5E Path, query Encodes a caret. value%5E2
` %60 Path, query Encodes a backtick. %60code%60
{ %7B Path, query Encodes an opening curly brace. %7Bvalue%7D
| %7C Path, query Encodes a vertical bar. a%7Cb
} %7D Path, query Encodes a closing curly brace. %7Bvalue%7D
~ %7E Path, query Encodes a tilde, though it is commonly left unencoded. %7Euser
newline %0A Query, body Represents a line feed newline. line1%0Aline2
carriage return %0D Query, body Represents a carriage return. line1%0D%0Aline2
tab %09 Query, body Represents a tab character. col1%09col2

About this tool

URL Encodings helps web developers, API teams, QA engineers, and technical support staff reference common percent-encoded URL characters and examples. Use it during API debugging, HTTP documentation, browser troubleshooting, and integration testing when you need a focused result you can read, copy, or share without opening a heavier application.

Use cases

  • Use URL Encodings during debugging when you need to reference common percent-encoded URL characters and examples without leaving the browser.
  • Copy URL Encodings output into tickets, docs, test notes, spreadsheets, or chat threads so teammates can verify the same result.
  • Keep URL Encodings open as a repeatable browser utility for quick checks instead of building a one-off spreadsheet or script.

FAQ

What is URL Encodings best used for?

URL Encodings is best used when you need to reference common percent-encoded URL characters and examples in a fast, copy-friendly browser workflow.

Who benefits most from the URL Encodings tool?

It is especially helpful for web developers, API teams, QA engineers, and technical support staff who handle API debugging, HTTP documentation, browser troubleshooting, and integration testing, and need clear output without extra setup.

Can I use URL Encodings results in documentation or bug reports?

Yes. The output is designed to be readable and easy to paste into issues, docs, QA notes, or team conversations.