encodeFilename(filename) Last updated: 30. May 2026
Encode a filename by replacing characters not allowed in filenames with their ASCII code representations. Reverse function of decodeFilename.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| filename | string | Filename to encode special chars. |
Returns
An encoded filename where symbols not allowed in filenames are replaced with their ASCII code representations.
Example
Code example (JS)
JS is normal JavaScript either running in the browser or on the Docly™ server.let encodedFilename = docly.encodeFilename(query.file1);