encodingchecker.exe: which program is it?
encodingchecker.exe is a program file of File Encoding Checker. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 File Encoding Checker | amrali-eg | 2.0.1.0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is encodingchecker.exe safe?
encodingchecker.exe is a normal part of File Encoding Checker when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is encodingchecker.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove encodingchecker.exe?
Uninstall File Encoding Checker through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes encodingchecker.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.