Turn Windows path into URL?

[Jimdoria]

I know this must be out there somewhere, but it's one of those things that's Google-resistant since the terms bring up so many unrelated results.

What I want to do is convert a Windows file system path into a correctly formed "file://" URL as quickly as possible. Context menu to copy the URL to the clipboard would be the optimal solution. Something I could pipe the path through via the Send To folder would also work.

I could probably hammer this out in AHK in a few hours if I rolled up my sleeves, but I just KNOW I'd be reinventing the wheel.

Does anyone know of a tool that does this? The smaller and simpler (and freer) the better! Thanks!

[lanux128]

try ClipName which has this feature.

... This new version supports copy of multiple filenames either as a space separated list or as a CRLF separated list. DOS filenames (8.3) can now also be copied as well as the URL encoded name and the UNC name for remote files. Clipname supports a Copy command for filenames without including any path, URL Encoding for multiple selections ...

• http://www.mainsoft.fr/en/downloads.htm

[Jimdoria]

Exactly what I wanted! Installed & it works like a charm.

Thanks so much Lanux!

[lanux128]

you're welcome, glad to be of help..

[rjbull]

Listary can give filename, path, or path+filename.  I don't know if this feature is only in the Pro version, nor if it will do full UNC because I'm not on a network to test it.  Usefully, there's a portable version, and the basic version is free for personal use, otherwise $19.95 for Pro.  I bought my license when it was on Bits du Jour.