Punycode Converter — Convert International Domain Names
Convert international domain names (IDN) to and from Punycode with our Punycode Converter. The tool transforms Unicode domains like münchen.de into ASCII-compatible Punycode format (xn--mnchen-3ya.de) and vice versa. Supports all Unicode characters including emojis and special scripts. Auto mode converts instantly as you type. Ideal for web developers and system administrators working with international domains.
Features
- Bidirectional Conversion: Unicode to Punycode and vice versa
- Auto-Detection: Automatically detects input format
- RFC 3492 Compliant: Full implementation of the Punycode standard
- Batch Processing: Convert multiple domains at once (line by line)
- Example Domains: Load sample international domains for testing
- Real-Time Conversion: Auto-convert as you type
How Punycode Works
Punycode converts Unicode domain names to ASCII using a special encoding:
Unicode Domain
münchen.de Punycode Domain
xn--mnchen-3ya.de The encoding process:
- Extract ASCII characters (mnchen)
- Encode non-ASCII positions and values
- Add prefix
xn--to indicate Punycode - Append encoded Unicode information (-3ya)
All Punycode domains start with xn--
Common International Domains
| Unicode | Punycode | Language |
|---|---|---|
| münchen.de | xn--mnchen-3ya.de | German |
| zürich.ch | xn--zrich-kva.ch | German |
| москва.рф | xn--80adxhks.xn--p1ai | Russian |
| 东京.jp | xn--1lqs71d.jp | Japanese |
| مصر.eg | xn--wgbh1c.eg | Arabic |
| ελλάδα.gr | xn--qxam.gr | Greek |
Use Cases
Domain Registration
- Convert IDNs for DNS registration
- Check domain availability
- Email address encoding
- SSL certificate generation
Web Development
- URL handling in applications
- Database storage of domains
- API requests with IDNs
- Internationalization (i18n)
Useful Resources
RFC 3492: Punycode Official IETF specification for Punycode encoding
ICANN: Internationalized Domain Names Overview of IDN implementation and policies
Wikipedia: Internationalized Domain Name Comprehensive information about IDN systems
Charset.org: Punycode Converter Additional Punycode conversion examples and information