How to use Encoding / Charset Converter

What Encoding / Charset Converter does#

Open a text file saved in a legacy encoding — Latin-1, Windows-1252, Shift_JIS, GBK, Big5 and more — and convert it to clean, readable UTF-8. Everything happens in your browser.

How to use it#

Open the tool and paste or type your input.
Choose the options you want.
See the result instantly, updated as you work.
Copy it to your clipboard in one click.

Your privacy#

Encoding / Charset Converter runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device — there is no upload, and nothing is stored on our servers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Encoding / Charset Converter free to use?

Yes. Encoding / Charset Converter is completely free and needs no account or sign-up.

Is my data private?

Yes. Encoding / Charset Converter works entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Encoding / Charset Converter runs online in any modern browser, on desktop or mobile.