Text ↔ Binary Converter
Convert any text to 8-bit binary (01100001) and decode binary back to text. Real-time conversion.
Text
Binary
💡 Definition
Binary Representation
- Every character in text can be represented as an 8-bit binary number (a byte).
- For example, the letter 'A' is 01000001 in binary (ASCII code 65).
- This tool converts each character to its binary equivalent.
📖 How to use
Step by Step
- Type or paste text in the left panel
- Binary representation appears instantly on the right
- Paste binary (space-separated bytes) on the right to decode
- Use Swap to reverse the panels
🎯 Use cases
When to use
- Learning binary and ASCII encoding
- Data encoding exercises for CS students
- Debugging binary data streams
- Creating binary art or puzzles
Frequently Asked Questions
How does text to binary conversion work?▾
Each character is converted to its ASCII/Unicode code point, then that number is expressed in base 2 (binary) as 8 bits. Space separates each byte. For example, 'Hi' becomes '01001000 01101001'.
Can this handle Unicode characters?▾
Yes. Characters beyond ASCII are encoded as multiple bytes. The tool handles any Unicode text, showing each byte as 8 binary digits.