In this article, you’ll find:
Why UTF-8 Encoding is Required
UpLead requires UTF-8 for all CSV imports and exports. This encoding standard is essential because it:
Preserves special characters and symbols without distortion.
Ensures compatibility across various operating systems and software.
Prevents upload failures caused by unsupported character sets.
Ensure that the correct data is provided as no conversions are done on the characters
All CSV files downloaded from UpLead are automatically formatted in UTF-8, including:
✔️ Contact or company verification files
✔️ Enrichment data files
⚠️ If your CSV file is not UTF-8 encoded, it may result in corrupted data or failed uploads.
Key Considerations
💡 Best Practice: Always verify that your CSV file is in UTF-8 format before uploading it to UpLead.
⚠️ Common Mistake: Using other encoding formats like ANSI or ISO-8859-1 may cause missing or garbled characters in your data.
How to Convert a CSV File to UTF-8
Step-by-Step Process
Microsoft Excel
Step 1: Open the CSV file in Excel.
Step 2: Click File > Save As.
Step 3: Choose a location to save the file.
Step 4: In the Save as type dropdown, select CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) (.csv).
Step 5: Click Save.
Google Sheets
Step 1: Open Google Sheets, then go to File > Import.
Step 2: Choose Upload, select your CSV file, and click Import data.
Step 3: Once the file is open, go to File > Download and select Comma-separated values (.csv, current sheet).
FAQs
Q: What happens if I upload a non-UTF-8 CSV file?
A: The file will not upload correctly, and the enrichment will fail.
Q: Does UpLead automatically convert files to UTF-8?
A: No, users must ensure their files are UTF-8 encoded before uploading.
Q: How do I check if my CSV file is in UTF-8?
A: Ensure you followed the steps from the How to Convert a CSV File to UTF-8 chapter of this article.
Next Steps
Still need help? Contact UpLead Support via chat or email.