What is the Character Encoding Converter?

It is a free online tool for viewing and checking text UTF-8 byte sequences and URL encoding formats.

Is it free? Is my data safe?

Completely free. All processing happens in your browser, and text data is never sent externally.

Can I check byte counts?

Yes. You can check the byte count for UTF-8 encoded text, which is useful for database column size planning and API specification verification.

Character Encoding Converter

A developer tool for inspecting how text is represented in different character encoding formats, displaying UTF-8 byte sequences in HEX format and URL encoding output. It lets you check byte counts for accurate database column sizing and API specification compliance. Essential for developers debugging character encoding issues, backend engineers planning database schemas, and anyone troubleshooting encoding-related display problems.

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Practical Guide

A set of browser-based image tools for compression, conversion, cropping, metadata checks, and privacy-friendly masking. Useful before publishing images on social media, preparing web assets, or cleaning up presentation materials.

When this tool is useful

Character Encoding Converter helps with common Image Tools tasks that require quick checking, conversion, or creation. It supports workflows such as Display text byte sequences in HEX format, Check UTF-8 encoding byte count without forcing users to switch pages or apps.

Processing and privacy

Your input is processed in the browser and is not designed to be sent to a server just to use the tool. This makes it suitable for temporary checks, draft work, and pre-publication cleanup.

Workflow tip

After checking the result, use the related tools and same-category links near the bottom of the page to continue the surrounding task. Frequently used tools also appear in the Recently Used section.