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Decode Punycode (ASCII) domain names to international domain names (IDN)
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Tool usage guide
The Punycode Decoder is a specialized utility designed to instantly convert Punycode-encoded ASCII strings into their readable Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) format, allowing you to see the original Unicode characters used in global domain registrations.
Background
A developer is reviewing server logs and sees a request for 'xn--mnich-kva.com'.
Problem
The developer needs to know the actual domain name to verify the site's identity.
How to use
Enter 'xn--mnich-kva.com' into the decoder.
Outcome
The tool outputs 'münich.com', revealing the correct spelling with the umlaut.
Background
An admin is configuring a firewall and needs to whitelist 'xn--fiqs8s.cn'.
Problem
The admin must confirm the domain name matches the company's official Chinese registration.
How to use
Input 'xn--fiqs8s.cn' into the tool.
Outcome
The tool returns '中国.cn', confirming the domain is the official registration for 'China.cn'.
Punycode is an encoding scheme used to represent Unicode characters in the limited ASCII character set required for the Domain Name System (DNS).
The 'xn--' prefix indicates that the domain contains non-ASCII characters, such as accented letters or non-Latin scripts, which have been encoded for DNS compatibility.
Yes, the decoding process happens locally or via a secure request without storing your input data.
This tool is optimized for domain names; please extract the domain portion from your URL before decoding.
Yes, it supports all scripts compatible with the IDNA standard, including Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, and accented European characters.