How to Convert CSVs From ASCII to UTF-8

You can choose the format for saving your CSV file.

When you create a CSV file, that file is saved in ASCII format by default. But you can control the way that CSV file is saved, including converting it to UTF-8. That allows you to control how the file is handled, making it possible to import that CSV file into a number of different program types.

Instructions

1. Log on to your computer and click "Start." Choose "Run" from the menu and type "Notepad" in the box.

2. Press "Enter" to open Notepad. Click "File" and choose "Open" from the menu.

3. Change the "Files of type" option to "All files" and browse to the folder containing the CSV file. Highlight the CSV file and click "Open."

4. Click "File" and choose "Save As." Type a name for your converted file and click the drop-down box next to "Save as file type." Choose "All files."

5. Go to the drop-down box labeled "Encoding" and choose the "UTF-8" option. Click "Save" to save your converted CSV file.