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.

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.

Use cases

Real-world uses.

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.

How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01

    Paste or upload your text that needs encoding conversion.

  2. 02

    Select source and target encodings (e.g., UTF-8 to ASCII, Windows-1252 to UTF-8).

  3. 03

    See instant preview with converted text and encoding statistics.

  4. 04

    Copy the converted text or download it with the new encoding.

Features

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.

FAQ

Questions.

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What is text encoding?

Text encoding is how characters are represented as bytes. Different encodings use different byte representations for the same characters.

What's the difference between UTF-8 and UTF-16?

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.

When should I use ASCII?

ASCII only supports 128 characters (English letters, numbers, basic symbols). Use UTF-8 instead for international text.

What is Windows-1252?

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.

Can I convert emojis?

Emojis require UTF-8 or UTF-16. Converting to ASCII or ISO-8859-1 will lose emoji characters.

What happens to unsupported characters?

Characters not supported by the target encoding are replaced with replacement characters (�) or removed, depending on settings.

Is UTF-8 the best encoding?

UTF-8 is the recommended encoding for modern applications as it supports all Unicode characters and is backward compatible with ASCII.

Can I detect the encoding of my text?

Encoding detection is complex and not always accurate. It's best to know the source encoding or use UTF-8 as default.

Is my data stored?

No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Is this tool free?

Yes, Text Encoding Converter is completely free to use with no limits on text size or number of conversions.

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