OmniConvert
Convert UTF-8 to UTF-16 LE
Free
Re-encode a UTF-8 text file as UTF-16 Little Endian with BOM
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Accepted: .txt,.csv,.json,.xml,.html,.md
or paste below
Free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB. No account needed.
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About this conversion
Re-encode a UTF-8 text file as UTF-16 Little Endian with BOM. This converter processes your UTF-8 text file server-side and returns a UTF-16 LE file instantly — no account, no software installation, and no file storage. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.
Learn more: UTF-16 file format explained
How to convert UTF-8 text to UTF-16 LE
- 1. Upload — drag your UTF-8 text file onto the converter above, or click to browse.
- 2. Convert — press Convert. Processing happens on secure servers in seconds.
- 3. Download — your UTF-16 LE file downloads automatically. No sign-up required.
Convert UTF-8 text to UTF-16 LE from the command line
curl --fail-with-body \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
-F "file=@input.txt" \
-F "conversionId=utf8-to-utf16le" \
https://www.omniconvert.cloud/api/convert -o output.txtThe API needs a token from a credit pack, and each API conversion uses one credit. Converting on this page stays free. API documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert UTF-8 text to UTF-16 LE?
- Upload your UTF-8 text file above, click Convert, and download the UTF-16 LE result instantly. No account or software needed.
- Is converting UTF-8 text to UTF-16 LE free?
- Yes. It is free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB, with no account required. Larger files get 3 free conversions per day; beyond that, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.
- Are my files stored or shared?
- No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.
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