Punycode Converter
NEWConvert between Punycode (ASCII-safe encoding) and Unicode domain names. Essential for working with internationalized domain names (IDN).
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How to use Punycode Converter
- Enter a Unicode domain name or Punycode string.
- Click Convert to see the result.
- The tool auto-detects the input format.
- Copy the converted result for your use.
What is Punycode Converter?
Punycode is an encoding scheme used to represent Unicode characters in the ASCII character set, primarily for internationalized domain names (IDN). Domain names like 'münchen.de' become 'xn--mnchen-3ya.de' in Punycode.
This tool converts in both directions: Unicode to Punycode and Punycode to Unicode. It handles the 'xn--' prefix automatically.
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FAQ
- What is Punycode used for?
- Punycode is used to encode Unicode characters in domain names so they can be used with the existing DNS system, which only supports ASCII characters.
- What does 'xn--' mean?
- The 'xn--' prefix is a marker that indicates a domain label is Punycode-encoded. DNS servers use this to identify and decode internationalized domain names.
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