About Text to Hex Converter

The Text to Hex Converter is a fundamental tool for developers working with hexadecimal encoding and data representation. It converts text characters to their hexadecimal representation (2 hex digits per character) and vice versa. Perfect for debugging, data analysis, and understanding hexadecimal encoding.

Use Cases:

  • Converting text to hexadecimal for debugging
  • Understanding character encoding in hex format
  • Working with binary data in readable hex format
  • Converting hex strings back to readable text
  • Learning hexadecimal number system
  • Data analysis and encoding tasks

Key Features:

  • Text to hex conversion (2 hex digits per character)
  • Hex to text conversion
  • Uppercase/lowercase hex output option
  • Real-time conversion as you type
  • Swap input/output values
  • 100% browser-based - no server processing

Text to Hex – Convert Text & Hexadecimal

Convert text to hexadecimal and hex back to text. Useful for encoding. All in your browser.

Examples

Text to Hex:
Hello → 48 65 6C 6C 6F
Hex to Text:
48 65 6C 6C 6F → Hello

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert text to hex?

Select 'Text to Hex' mode and enter your text. The tool converts each character to its hexadecimal representation. Each character is converted to a 2-digit hex number (e.g., 'A' becomes '41').

How do I convert hex to text?

Select 'Hex to Text' mode and enter hexadecimal digits (with or without spaces). Each pair of hex digits represents one character. The tool converts them back to readable text.

What is hexadecimal encoding?

Hexadecimal (hex) is a base-16 number system using digits 0-9 and letters A-F. It's commonly used in programming to represent binary data in a more readable format. Each character is represented by 2 hex digits (1 byte).

Can I use uppercase or lowercase hex?

Yes! Toggle the 'Uppercase' option to convert hex output to uppercase letters (A-F) or keep it lowercase (a-f). The converter accepts both uppercase and lowercase hex input.

Is the text to hex converter free to use?

Yes! Our text to hex 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.

Are my texts stored or tracked?

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.

What encoding standard is used?

The tool uses ASCII/UTF-8 encoding, where each character is represented by 2 hexadecimal digits (1 byte). This is the standard encoding used by most computer systems and programming languages.

How do I format hex output?

Hex output can be formatted with or without spaces. Each character becomes a 2-digit hex number (e.g., 'A' = 41). You can choose uppercase or lowercase hex output for consistency.

Can I convert hex back to text?

Yes! Select 'Hex to Text' mode and paste your hexadecimal digits (with or without spaces). The tool will convert each pair of hex digits back to its corresponding character.

What if my hex string is invalid?

If the hex string contains invalid characters or has odd length, the tool will show an error message. Make sure hex input contains only 0-9 and A-F (or a-f), and has even length (2 digits per character).

Why use hexadecimal instead of binary?

Hexadecimal is more compact and readable than binary. One hex digit represents 4 bits, so 2 hex digits represent 1 byte. It's commonly used in programming, debugging, and data representation.