How to convert unicode QString to an std::string?

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I need convert a QString to an std::string. However, if this string contains unicode symbols, I get ????. How can I convert the string with the proper encoding?

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MacGucky · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-23 13:12:14Z

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How did you try to convert the string so far?

According to documentation std::string QString::toStdString () should convert the unicode-data to an ascii-string

But be warned that you loose special-chars which ascii can't handle.

answered Mar 23, 2011 at 13:12

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Nemanja Trifunovic · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-23 13:25:36Z

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According to Qt documentation, QString::toStdString internally uses toAscii() function: http://doc.qt.nokia.com/latest/qstring.html#toStdString

Basically, you'll need to make your own converter function that would use QString::toUtf8() instead.

edited Mar 23, 2011 at 13:25

answered Mar 23, 2011 at 13:11

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