What is the difference between Encode URL and Encode Component?

Encode URL preserves URL structure characters (/, ?, =, &). Encode Component encodes everything including those — use it for values inside query parameters.

Why does a space become %20?

20 is the hexadecimal ASCII code for space. URL encoding always uses % followed by the two-character hex code.

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Encode URL preserves URL structure characters (/, ?, =, &). Encode Component encodes everything including those — use it for values inside query parameters.
20 is the hexadecimal ASCII code for space. URL encoding always uses % followed by the two-character hex code.
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