Text to Binary Converter
Convert text to binary code and binary back to text instantly. Each character is represented as an 8-bit binary byte.
How It Works
This tool converts between plain text and binary representation:
- Text to Binary — Each character is converted to its ASCII code, then represented as an 8-bit binary number (padded with leading zeros).
- Binary to Text — Each space-separated group of binary digits is parsed as a number, then converted to the corresponding ASCII character.
Results update instantly as you type — no need to click a button.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does text to binary conversion work?
Each character is converted to its ASCII code number, which is then expressed in base-2 (binary). For example, the letter "A" has ASCII code 65, which is 01000001 in binary.
What format should binary input use?
Enter binary bytes separated by spaces. Each byte should be a sequence of 0s and 1s (e.g., "01001000 01101001" decodes to "Hi").
Does this support Unicode characters?
This tool converts characters using their basic character code. Standard ASCII characters (letters, numbers, punctuation) are fully supported with 8-bit representation.
What is binary code used for?
Binary is the fundamental language of computers. All data — text, images, programs — is ultimately stored and processed as sequences of 0s and 1s. Understanding binary helps with programming, networking, and computer science.