Free UTF Converter.
Encode, decode, and convert UTF-8 & UTF-16 text quickly and easily.
- Text & Content
- Runs in your 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
How it works
Five steps.
- 01
Enter or upload text to be converted in UTF format.
- 02
Select the conversion type (e.g., UTF-8 Encode, UTF-16 Decode, Hex to UTF-8).
- 03
View the converted output instantly.
- 04
Copy the converted text to your clipboard.
- 05
Download the converted output as a file.
Features
Comprehensive UTF Text 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.
What is UTF-8 encoding?
UTF-8 is a variable-width character encoding used for electronic communication. It encodes all valid Unicode code points.
How does UTF-16 differ from UTF-8?
UTF-16 uses 16-bit code units, while UTF-8 uses 8-bit code units and can represent characters using one to four bytes.
Can I convert UTF text to Hex?
Yes, this tool allows you to convert UTF-8 text to Hex and decode Hex back to readable text.
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