File Encoding Converter

Drop a text file here, or click to select

Or paste text into the preview below.

Convert text file character encodings and repair text opened with the wrong encoding.

Upload a text-based file or paste text, choose its source encoding, select an output encoding, and download the converted file.

Encoding detection and BOM

Auto detection checks Unicode byte order marks and UTF-8 byte patterns, then uses a conservative legacy fallback. Review the preview when the original encoding is uncertain.