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Text File Encoding Converter

Open text using a chosen encoding, review it and export a UTF-8 or UTF-16 copy.

Open text using a chosen encoding, review it and export a UTF-8 or UTF-16 copy.

    Options

    One text file up to 5 MiB and 1 million decoded code units. User chooses the input encoding; BOM conflicts are reported. Strict decoding rejects malformed byte sequences; no heuristic encoding guarantee. Preserve line endings, report output BOM and byte size. No DOCX/PDF/binary document conversion.

    How to use

    Text File Encoding Converter

    Open text using a chosen encoding, review it and export a UTF-8 or UTF-16 copy.

    Step by step

    1. Choose a supported input or load the example, then review the original.
    2. Open text using a chosen encoding, review it and export a UTF-8 or UTF-16 copy. Start with the displayed settings, change only the options needed for your output and compare the result with your source.
    3. Run the task, review the actual result and copy or download a checked copy.

    Choosing the settings

    OptionWhat changes
    OptionsOpen text using a chosen encoding, review it and export a UTF-8 or UTF-16 copy. Start with the displayed settings, change only the options needed for your output and compare the result with your source.
    LimitsOne text file up to 5 MiB and 1 million decoded code units. User chooses the input encoding; BOM conflicts are reported. Strict decoding rejects malformed byte sequences; no heuristic encoding guarantee. Preserve line endings, report output BOM and byte size. No DOCX/PDF/binary document conversion.

    Example and expected result

    A UTF-16LE file containing Hi with a 2-byte BOM has 6 bytes. Exporting UTF-8 without BOM yields 48 69, exactly 2 bytes.

    If it is not working

    • These bytes are invalid for the selected encoding. Choose the known original encoding; the source is kept.

    Formats and limits

    One text file up to 5 MiB and 1 million decoded code units. User chooses the input encoding; BOM conflicts are reported. Strict decoding rejects malformed byte sequences; no heuristic encoding guarantee. Preserve line endings, report output BOM and byte size. No DOCX/PDF/binary document conversion.

    FAQ

    What does this tool do?

    Open text using a chosen encoding, review it and export a UTF-8 or UTF-16 copy.

    Which setting should I choose?

    Open text using a chosen encoding, review it and export a UTF-8 or UTF-16 copy. Start with the displayed settings, change only the options needed for your output and compare the result with your source.

    What are the limits?

    One text file up to 5 MiB and 1 million decoded code units. User chooses the input encoding; BOM conflicts are reported. Strict decoding rejects malformed byte sequences; no heuristic encoding guarantee. Preserve line endings, report output BOM and byte size. No DOCX/PDF/binary document conversion.

    Why did processing fail?

    These bytes are invalid for the selected encoding. Choose the known original encoding; the source is kept.

    Is my input uploaded or saved?

    No. Processing runs on your device. Inputs and results stay in this page’s memory until you clear it or leave. They are not uploaded, logged or stored by ToolRobin. Copying places the result on your device’s clipboard.

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