Text Encoding Converter – Convert Between Encodings
Convert text between different character encodings: UTF-8, UTF-16, UTF-32, ASCII, ISO-8859-1, Windows-1252, and more.
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Text Encoding Converter
Note:
Browser encoding conversion has limitations. Some characters may be replaced with '?' if they're not supported by the target encoding. For best results, use UTF-8 for modern applications.
Examples of Real-World Usage
8 real-world examples
Data Migration
Convert text data when migrating between systems or databases with different encoding requirements.
Legacy System Integration
Convert text from legacy systems (Windows-1252, ISO-8859) to UTF-8 for modern applications.
File Processing
Fix encoding issues in files that display incorrectly due to wrong encoding.
Internationalization
Ensure text is properly encoded for international applications and multilingual content.
API Integration
Convert text encodings when working with APIs that require specific encodings.
Encoding Fixes
Fix garbled text (mojibake) caused by incorrect encoding interpretation.
Export Formats
Convert text to required encoding before exporting to systems with encoding constraints.
File Conversion
Convert entire files between encodings for compatibility with different systems or applications.
Key Features of Text Encoding Converter
Convert encodings with precision and reliability.
Multiple Encodings
Support for UTF-8, UTF-16, UTF-32, ASCII, ISO-8859-1, Windows-1252, and more.
Instant Conversion
Real-time encoding conversion with live preview.
Unicode Support
Full support for Unicode characters including emojis and special symbols.
Legacy Support
Convert from legacy encodings (Windows-1252, ISO-8859) to modern UTF-8.
Error Handling
Handle encoding errors gracefully with replacement characters or error reporting.
Export Options
Download converted text with the new encoding.
Statistics
See byte size, character count, and encoding compatibility information.
Data Migration
Perfect for migrating data between systems with different encoding requirements.
How to Use
Simple 4-step process
Step 1
Paste or upload your text that needs encoding conversion.
Step 2
Select source and target encodings (e.g., UTF-8 to ASCII, Windows-1252 to UTF-8).
Step 3
See instant preview with converted text and encoding statistics.
Step 4
Copy the converted text or download it with the new encoding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our process, pricing, and technical capabilities.
See Full FAQText encoding is how characters are represented as bytes. Different encodings use different byte representations for the same characters.
UTF-8 uses 1-4 bytes per character (variable length), while UTF-16 uses 2-4 bytes. UTF-8 is more space-efficient for ASCII text.
ASCII only supports 128 characters (English letters, numbers, basic symbols). Use UTF-8 instead for international text.
Windows-1252 is a legacy encoding used by Windows, similar to ISO-8859-1 but with additional characters. It's being replaced by UTF-8.
Emojis require UTF-8 or UTF-16. Converting to ASCII or ISO-8859-1 will lose emoji characters.
Characters not supported by the target encoding are replaced with replacement characters (�) or removed, depending on settings.
UTF-8 is the recommended encoding for modern applications as it supports all Unicode characters and is backward compatible with ASCII.
Encoding detection is complex and not always accurate. It's best to know the source encoding or use UTF-8 as default.
No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Yes, Text Encoding Converter is completely free to use with no limits on text size or number of conversions.
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