Text to binary converter
Convert text to binary (ASCII/UTF-8) and back.
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Free text-to-binary converter to translate any text into binary code (ASCII/UTF-8) and decode binary back into readable text in one click. Perfect for learning computer science, debugging and exercises, with 100% in-browser processing so no data ever leaves your device.
FAQ
How do I convert text to binary?
Paste your text into the input field and the tool encodes each character by its ASCII/UTF-8 value, showing the matching string of 0s and 1s, usually grouped in 8-bit bytes.
How do I read or decode binary code into text?
Paste the binary (separated by spaces or in 8-bit blocks) into the reverse mode, and each byte is converted back to its original character to rebuild the readable text.
What does a letter like A look like in binary?
The uppercase letter A is ASCII code 65, which is 01000001 in 8-bit binary. Every character has its own unique binary value.
Does the tool handle accents and emojis (UTF-8)?
Yes, non-ASCII characters such as accented letters or emojis are encoded in UTF-8, which may represent a single character across multiple bytes.