UTF-8 Encoder/Decoder
Convert text to UTF-8 encoding and view different representations including hexadecimal, binary, and Unicode. Perfect for developers working with character encoding and internationalization.
Display Options
About UTF-8 Encoder/Decoder
Our UTF-8 Encoder/Decoder is a comprehensive tool for working with UTF-8 character encoding. It provides multiple ways to view and understand how text is encoded in UTF-8, making it invaluable for developers working with internationalization and character encoding.
- Convert text to UTF-8 encoding in real-time
- View hexadecimal representation
- View binary representation
- View decimal values
- Show Unicode code points
- Support for international characters
- Handle emojis and special symbols
- Export results in various formats
How It Works
1. Enter Your Text
Type or paste any text including special characters, emojis, or international text. The tool handles all Unicode characters.
2. Choose Display Options
Select which representations you want to see: hexadecimal, binary, decimal values, or Unicode code points.
3. View Encoding
See how your text is encoded in UTF-8 with detailed byte-by-byte representation in your chosen formats.
4. Export Results
Copy or download the encoded results for use in your projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UTF-8 encoding?
UTF-8 is a variable-width character encoding that can represent every character in the Unicode standard. It's backward compatible with ASCII and is the most common encoding used on the web.
Why use different representations?
Different representations (hex, binary, decimal) are useful for different purposes. Hexadecimal is compact and commonly used in programming, binary shows the actual bits, and decimal is useful for numeric analysis.
How does UTF-8 handle different characters?
UTF-8 uses 1 byte for ASCII characters (0-127) and up to 4 bytes for other Unicode characters. This makes it efficient for English text while still supporting all international characters.
Can I decode UTF-8 back to text?
Yes, the tool can decode UTF-8 bytes back to text. You can input hex, binary, or decimal values and convert them back to the original text.
What's the difference between UTF-8 and Unicode?
Unicode defines the character set and assigns each character a unique number (code point). UTF-8 is an encoding method that specifies how these code points are converted into bytes for storage or transmission.