UTF-16 Converter

What is UTF-16 Encoding

The abbreviation UTF-16 means Unicode Transformation Format 16-bit. A character encoding that converts the code points in the Unicode character set into a series of two bytes (16 bits). All of the Unicode characters that are currently defined can be encoded using UTF-16.

What is UTF-16 Decoding

UTF-16 decoding is the process of restoring an encoded UTF-16 string to its native format. As you know, decoding is completely a reverse process of encoding. In UTF-16 decoding, a series of two bytes (16 bits) is converted into the Unicode character set code points.

Encoding and decoding UTF-16 can be time-consuming, especially when you don’t have enough knowledge about UTF-16 encoding and decoding. Since there is a lot of complexity and some sort of learning curve is involved, most of the users end up using an online UTF-16 encoder and decoder tool to get the job done as soon as possible.

We have so many online tools available to deal with encoding and decoding of UTF-16, but not every online tool gives an accurate result and that is why we have created this online UTF-16 encoder and decoder tool. It is a very simple and easy-to-use tool. Most important thing is that it is beginner-friendly.

How to Use UTF-16 Encoder/Decoder Tool

• As you can see, we have 2 input fields and 1 dropdown. For instance, you want to encode a string with UTF-16.
• From the dropdown, select Encode and in the first input field, enter a string.
• Instantly, the tool will encode the string with UTF-16 and display the result in the second input field.

Example of UTF-16 Encoder/Decoder Tool