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Fix Encoding

Fix weird symbols (e.g., é -> é). Process locally in your browser with HappyCSV.

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How to use this tool

Quick start

Built for fix weird symbols (e.g., ã© -> é).

Everything runs in your browser, so you can test the workflow with sample data when available before using production files.

Output: A new file or report produced locally in your browser.

  1. 1Choose a supported file or use sample data when available.
  2. 2Set the options shown for this workflow.
  3. 3Process the file locally, inspect the result, and download a new copy.

How to Fix Encoding

  1. 1Choose a supported file or use sample data when available.
  2. 2Set the options shown for this workflow.
  3. 3Process the file locally, inspect the result, and download a new copy.

Why Use This Tool?

  • ✓Fix weird symbols (e.g., é -> é).
  • ✓A new file or report produced locally in your browser.
  • ✓Files are processed locally in this browser.
  • ✓Keep the source file and review the result before importing it elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this tool support?

A new file or report produced locally in your browser.

What are the processing limits?

Up to 100 MB per CSV, 20 MB per complex document; 250,000 rows, 1,000 columns, 2 million cells, and 128 MB output. Jobs stop after two minutes. Large files may need splitting.

Are my files uploaded?

No. File processing stays in your browser. Files are not automatically saved for the next visit.

Can I process multiple files?

This tool processes one file at a time.

Problems this tool can help diagnose

Use the symptom-specific walkthrough before changing a production file.

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