Read text using the right encoding

Choose an original sample or inspect a local copy. The first bytes are a clue; the preview shows what the selected decoder can read.

UTF-8 · UTF-8 with BOM · UTF-16 little-endian with BOM

This decoder reads bytes under your chosen rule. It cannot prove the original encoding, reconstruct replaced characters, or change the source file. Windows-1252 is one legacy encoding; it is not every Windows ANSI code page.

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