Tuesday, June 16, 2026
HomeLanguagesPHP | iconv_get_encoding() Function

PHP | iconv_get_encoding() Function

The iconv_get_encoding() function is an inbuilt function in PHP which is used to retrieve the internal configuration variables of iconv extension.

Syntax:

mixed iconv_get_encoding( $type = "all" )

Parameters: This function accepts single parameter $type. The value of $type parameter are:

  • all
  • input_encoding
  • output_encoding
  • internal_encoding

Return Value: This function returns the current value of the internal configuration variable on success or FALSE on failure.

Below program illustrates the iconv_get_encoding() function in PHP:

Program:




<?php
  
// Use iconv_set_encoding() function
// with encoding parameter
iconv_set_encoding("input_encoding", "UTF-8");
iconv_set_encoding("internal_encoding", "UTF-8");
iconv_set_encoding("output_encoding", "ISO-8859-1"); 
  
var_dump(iconv_get_encoding('all'));
  
?>


Output:

array(3) {
  ["input_encoding"]=>
  string(5) "UTF-8"
  ["output_encoding"]=>
  string(10) "ISO-8859-1"
  ["internal_encoding"]=>
  string(5) "UTF-8"
}

Reference: https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.iconv-get-encoding.php

Whether you’re preparing for your first job interview or aiming to upskill in this ever-evolving tech landscape, neveropen Courses are your key to success. We provide top-quality content at affordable prices, all geared towards accelerating your growth in a time-bound manner. Join the millions we’ve already empowered, and we’re here to do the same for you. Don’t miss out – check it out now!
RELATED ARTICLES

Most Popular

Dominic
32516 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Milvus
131 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Nango Kala
6897 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Nicole Veronica
12013 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Nokonwaba Nkukhwana
12109 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Shaida Kate Naidoo
7019 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Ted Musemwa
7262 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Thapelo Manthata
6976 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Umr Jansen
6964 POSTS0 COMMENTS