CSV Tools
CSV Encoding Fixer
Detect and fix character encoding issues in CSV files.
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What is Encoding Fixer?
Detects common encoding issues (mojibake, replacement characters, BOM problems) in CSV files and provides fixes.
How it works
Scans the text for common mojibake patterns (e.g., é instead of é), replacement characters (�), and BOM presence. Provides BOM add/remove options.
- Paste CSV with issues. Paste CSV text that has garbled characters or encoding problems.
- Review detected issues. The tool lists all detected encoding problems.
- Apply fixes. Toggle BOM add/remove options as needed. Copy the fixed output.
Examples
Mojibake fix
café → café — detects common Latin-1-as-UTF-8 encoding mistakes.
Common mistakes
Auto-detection limits
Not all encoding issues can be auto-detected. The tool uses conservative pattern matching.
Alternatives
CSV Formatter
For general CSV formatting fixes.
Frequently asked questions
Can it fix all encoding issues?
It handles the most common patterns (Latin-1 mojibake, BOM issues). Complex encoding problems may need a dedicated tool.