Charset Switcher

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Charset Switcher - Fix Character Encoding Issues Instantly!

🌐 Frustrated with garbled text on international websites?
Charset Switcher is your ultimate Chrome extension solution for displaying Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and other multilingual content correctly. Instantly force character encoding on any webpage to eliminate corrupted text, supporting popular encodings like EUC-KR, UTF-8, GB2312, and more with automatic per-site memory.

✨ Key Features

🎯 Effortless Encoding Control
Toolbar Icon Magic: One-click access to current site encoding info. Select and apply your preferred encoding instantly from an intuitive dropdown menu.
Right-Click Power: Right-click any webpage to reveal the "Charset Switcher" menu. Choose from all supported encodings without leaving the page.

🧠 Intelligent Automation
Smart Site Memory: Automatically saves and re-applies encoding settings for each website. No more manual fixes on repeat visits!
Visual Status Indicators: Extension badge shows current encoding at a glance (e.g., "UTF", "EUC", "ON", "ADD"). Green badge = active, gray = disabled.

⚙️ Advanced Customization
Global Defaults: Set your preferred fallback encoding for new websites
Custom Encoding Library: Add frequently used or specialized encodings to your personal collection
Settings Dashboard: View, manage, and remove all saved site settings in one centralized location

🎭 Comprehensive Encoding Support
Built-in Encodings:
UTF-8 - Universal standard for modern web content
EUC-KR - Essential for Korean websites and legacy content
GB2312 - Simplified Chinese character support
BIG5 - Traditional Chinese encoding
Shift_JIS - Japanese character encoding
ISO-8859-1 - Western European languages
Windows-1252 - Extended Latin character set
Plus Unlimited Custom Encodings
Add any encoding your workflow requires!

🚀 Real-World Solutions
🌍 International News: Fix garbled foreign language articles and headlines
🇰🇷 Korean Content: Decode older Korean websites still using EUC-KR
🇨🇳🇯🇵 Asian Websites: Properly display Chinese and Japanese content
👨‍💻 Developer Tools: Test encoding behavior during web development
📚 Academic Research: Access international scholarly content accurately
📰 Breaking News: Read emergency updates in foreign languages clearly

🔒 Security & Privacy First
Minimal Permissions: Only essential Chrome APIs - no unnecessary access
Zero Data Collection: Your settings stay private and local
Chrome Sync Ready: Securely sync preferences across your devices
Open Source Transparency: Review our code on GitHub for complete peace of mind

💡 Why Developers Choose Charset Switcher
✅ Instant Results: Fix encoding issues the moment they appear
✅ Zero Learning Curve: Intuitive interface requires no technical knowledge
✅ Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly on every website
✅ Resource Efficient: Lightweight with minimal performance impact
✅ Completely Free: No subscriptions, no premium features, no ads

🚀 Get Started Now!
Stop struggling with corrupted text and start enjoying clean, accurate web content today. Install Charset Switcher and experience the difference instantly!
Available on Chrome Web Store | Open Source on GitHub | Free Forever
Charset Switcher - Because every character deserves to be displayed correctly.