IDNS Translator

IDNS Translator is a super handy tool that helps you convert internationalized domain names into ASCII characters. So, what are internationalized domain names? Well, they are words with characters from different alphabets, like Russian, Greek, or Chinese. They can also include languages that use the Latin alphabet but have special characters—think German, Spanish, or French.

Understanding the Domain Name System

The Domain Name System (DNS) stores these IDNs using a method called punycode. This is just a fancy way of turning various native language characters into an ASCII text format that computers can understand. However, to use these domain names correctly, you need tools designed just for this purpose.

How Diacritics Work

When it comes to those special diacritic marks in website names, they get converted into ASCII by adding an 'xn-' string before the initial word followed by the punycode version. This means non-Latin characters get replaced with something more computer-friendly.

Two Modes for Easy Conversion

IDNS Translator was created to help users quickly change internationalized domain names into ASCII. But here's the cool part: it can also flip ASCII domain names back into IDN! It offers two modes to make your life easier: 'Manual' and 'Batch'.

Using Manual Mode

In 'Manual' mode, you work with one website at a time. You simply hit the 'Copy' button after translating your name so you can paste it wherever you need it.

Batch Mode for Bulk Translations

If you've got loads of domains to translate, then you'll want to use 'Batch' mode. You can load a TXT file full of domains and hit the 'Translate' button to instantly convert them all to IDN or punycode. The results will pop up in no time!

A Quick Summary

All in all, IDNS Translator is easy to use and really efficient at converting internationalized domain names into punycode and back again. It saves you tons of time and effort!