diff --git a/pylode/common.py b/pylode/common.py
index ce9c687..67c3876 100644
--- a/pylode/common.py
+++ b/pylode/common.py
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ def document(self, destination=None):
         if destination is not None:
             doc = p.generate_document()
             try:
-                with open(destination, "w") as f:
+                with open(destination, "w", encoding="utf8") as f:
                     f.write(doc)
             except Exception as e:
                 print(e)