How to replace special characters in a link and get them back
Convert spaces and other characters in the reference to percentage notation, such as space to %20.
What to prepare
Open the tool using the button above and paste the text.
Procedure
Prepare your text
Insert the entire link or a separate value for it. Decide whether to process the entire address or just one part of it.
Select settings
Select forward or reverse conversion. For a single value, enable processing of the entire component. For a full link, turn this checkbox off to preserve delimiters like /, ? And &.
Click the button
Click "Convert URL" and wait until it's ready. If an error appears, read the message and check the file, text, or settings.
Save and check
Click “Download” on the finished result; if there is a copy button, you can copy the text. Check the characters %, &, / and spaces. The tool shows the converted text and does not open this address.
Tool Options
Some fields appear after selecting a mode. The default settings are shown here; They are subject to change on the website.
- Action
Replace special characters in the address with a % entry, such as a space with %20, or change them back.
- Code the entire component
Include for a separate value in a link. For a full address, turn it off to preserve the /, ? And &.
Example
Coding the entire component.
Was
hello world
It became
hello%20world
Good to know
If you process the already converted string again, % may become %25. When doing a reverse substitution, an incorrect percentage entry will cause an error.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the processing performed?
The tool runs on your device, right in your browser. Files and entered text for this operation are not sent to the server.
What to do if the result is not suitable?
Take the original file or text and try other settings in the steps above. Compare the new result with the previous one. The original files on your device remain unchanged.