Encoding a File in UTF-8

The software uses UTF-8 (Unicode) encoded files to support multiple languages and scripts. If you need to encode a file from the standard encoding on your PC (such as Windows-1252) to UTF-8, please do the following:

Loading a File in Notepad++

  • Start Notepad++

  • Click on File > Open...

  • Select the file to open and click on Open

Changing encoding to UTF-8

  • Click on Encoding > Convert to UTF-8 without BOM

Saving UTF-8 encoded File

  • Click on File > Save to save the converted file to disk