# path(percentEncoded:) Returns the path component of the URL, optionally removing any percent-encoding. ``` func path(percentEncoded: Bool = true) -> String ``` ## Parameters `percentEncoded` A Boolean value that indicates whether the URL percent-encodes any unreserved characters. Defaults to `true`. ## Return Value The path component of the URL, optionally percent-encoding any unreserved characters. ## Discussion The system doesn’t allow certain characters in the URL path component, so [`URL`](/documentation/Foundation/URL) percent-encodes those characters to create a valid URL. Calling this function with `percentEncoded = false` removes any percent-encoding and returns the unencoded path. If the URL’s path component is empty, this method returns an empty string. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)