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How to Convert Excel to CSV Without Unicode Errors
Step-by-step guide to convert Excel spreadsheets to CSV format while preserving UTF-8 encoding.
Excel to CSV is essential for data migration, database imports, and cross-platform compatibility.
The Unicode problem
Excel by default saves CSV in ANSI encoding, breaking special characters. RedConvert automatically adds UTF-8 BOM to prevent this.
What is BOM?
BOM (Byte Order Mark) is a special marker at the start of a file that tells software the encoding is UTF-8.