Encoding Converter to UTF-8

Select your files, choose the source encoding, and download the UTF-8 version.

Source encoding

Pick the encoding the text or files were originally in.

Paste garbled text

Paste text that shows mojibake (e.g. "Patrícia").

Repaired text

Converted to proper UTF-8, updated as you type.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is character encoding?

A set of rules mapping text to bytes. UTF-8 is the modern universal standard.

Why convert to UTF-8?

To prevent corrupted characters (mojibake) on modern systems.

Are my files sent to the server?

No. All processing is done locally in your browser.

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