Convert text to binary and binary back to text. 8-bit encoding. Runs in your browser.
The Text to Binary Converter is a fundamental tool for developers working with data encoding and conversion. It converts text characters to their binary representation (8 bits per character) and vice versa. Perfect for understanding how computers store text, debugging encoding issues, and learning binary representation.
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Select 'Text to Binary' mode and enter your text. The tool converts each character to its 8-bit binary representation. Each character is converted to an 8-digit binary number (e.g., 'A' becomes '01000001').
Select 'Binary to Text' mode and enter binary digits separated by spaces. Each 8-bit binary sequence is converted back to its corresponding character. Make sure binary values are properly formatted (8 bits per character).
Binary encoding represents text characters as sequences of 0s and 1s. Each character is encoded using 8 bits (1 byte), following the ASCII or UTF-8 encoding standard. This is the fundamental way computers store text data.
Yes! Our text to binary converter is 100% free with no registration required, no usage limits, and no hidden fees. You can convert as much text as you need for your development work.
No, all text conversion happens locally in your browser. We don't store, save, or have access to any text you convert. Your privacy is completely protected.
Yes! The tool can convert any character including letters, numbers, symbols, and special characters. Each character is converted to its corresponding binary representation.
The tool uses ASCII/UTF-8 encoding, where each character is represented by 8 bits (1 byte). This is the standard encoding used by most computer systems and programming languages.
Binary output is formatted with spaces between each 8-bit sequence for readability. Each character becomes an 8-digit binary number (e.g., 'A' = 01000001). You can remove spaces if needed for compact representation.
Yes! Select 'Binary to Text' mode and paste your binary digits (with or without spaces). The tool will convert each 8-bit sequence back to its corresponding character.
If the binary string contains invalid characters or has incorrect length, the tool will show an error message. Make sure binary input contains only 0s and 1s, and each character is represented by exactly 8 bits.
The tool handles ASCII characters (0-127) perfectly. For extended ASCII and Unicode characters, it uses UTF-8 encoding, which may require multiple bytes per character for characters outside the basic ASCII range.