What is Character Encoding Detector?
Character Encoding Detector inspects text and binary files to detect character set encodings.
How to use Character Encoding Detector
Upload a file or paste text to analyze character set encodings.
Key features
- Detects UTF-8, ASCII, and ISO-8859 encodings
- 100% client-side operation
Common use cases
- Inspecting unknown text file encodings
Technical details & standards
Analyzes byte sequences and BOM markers client-side.
Frequently asked questions
Does it detect UTF-8 BOM?
Yes, Byte Order Mark (BOM) headers are recognized.
Is my data safe?
All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device and is never sent to or stored on a server.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, most tools keep working without an internet connection.