Free UTF Converter
Encode, decode, and convert UTF-8 & UTF-16 text quickly and easily.
Advertisement
Ad blocked by browser
UTF Converter
Quick Reference
UTF-8
- • ASCII chars: 1 byte (0x00-0x7F)
- • Extended: 2-4 bytes
- • Variable width encoding
- • Backwards compatible with ASCII
UTF-16
- • BMP chars: 2 bytes
- • Surrogate pairs: 4 bytes
- • Fixed width for most chars
- • Common in Windows, Java
Common Use Cases
- • Web: UTF-8 is standard
- • APIs: UTF-8 for JSON
- • Windows API: UTF-16
- • Databases: UTF-8 preferred
Example Inputs
Quick Transforms
Comprehensive UTF Text Conversion
Quickly encode, decode, and transform UTF-8 and UTF-16 text formats, including hex conversion.
UTF Encoding & Decoding
Convert text between UTF-8 and UTF-16 formats with precision.
Hex Conversion
Transform UTF-8 text to Hex and decode Hex back to readable text.
Clipboard Support
Easily copy converted text to your clipboard with one click.
File Download
Download converted UTF text files for offline use.
How to Use
Simple 5-step process
Step 1
Enter or upload text to be converted in UTF format.
Step 2
Select the conversion type (e.g., UTF-8 Encode, UTF-16 Decode, Hex to UTF-8).
Step 3
View the converted output instantly.
Step 4
Copy the converted text to your clipboard.
Step 5
Download the converted output as a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our process, pricing, and technical capabilities.
See Full FAQUTF-8 is a variable-width character encoding used for electronic communication. It encodes all valid Unicode code points.
UTF-16 uses 16-bit code units, while UTF-8 uses 8-bit code units and can represent characters using one to four bytes.
Yes, this tool allows you to convert UTF-8 text to Hex and decode Hex back to readable text.
Still have questions?
Can't find what you're looking for? We're here to help you get the answers you need.