Free Developer Tool
XML Encoding Detector
Detect the declared encoding of XML documents.
What is XML Encoding Detector?
Detect the character encoding declared in XML documents from the XML declaration.
How to use
- Paste XML.
- Detect encoding.
- Review the detected encoding.
- Copy the result if needed.
Features
- Encoding detection
- XML declaration parsing
- Browser processing
- Instant detection
Common Use Cases
- Debugging
- Legacy XML files
- Data migration
- Encoding verification
Example
Input
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><user></user>
Output
Encoding: UTF-8
FAQ
Does the tool detect the declared XML encoding?
Yes.
Can XML without an encoding declaration be processed?
Yes. The tool reports that no encoding declaration was found.
Is processing local?
Yes.
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New improvements and features are added based on user feedback.