Path Escape
Escape a path segment.
How to use Path Escape
Path Escape — Escape one URL path segment so spaces and reserved characters are percent-encoded. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.
Steps
- Fill in Input. This field is required.
- Click Run and copy the result under the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is Path Escape used for?
Use it before you insert a filename or id into a path. Space becomes %20, not +.
How do I use the free online Path Escape tool?
Fill in Input. This field is required. Click Run and copy the result under the form.
What can I paste or upload into Path Escape?
Paste a single segment without slashes you want to keep. Slashes are encoded too, so they will not separate path parts.
What output does Path Escape give me?
The escaped segment. a b becomes a%20b. + stays %2B so it is not read as a space later.
Is Path Escape free, and is my input private?
Yes — Your input is processed in memory for this request only. It is not saved to disk or the database, and it is cleared after the tool finishes.
Should I escape the whole URL?
No. Escape each segment, then join with /. Encoding the :// or the query separator would break the URL.
Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.