Convert & Encode
Binary ↔ Text Converter
Convert text to binary and binary back to readable text.
Convert & Encode
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Convert text to binary and back
This tool turns text into its binary form, showing each character as a group of eight bits, and turns space-separated binary back into text. It is handy for teaching, puzzles and understanding how characters are stored. It works per Unicode code point, so it goes beyond plain English.
How to convert binary online
Enter text to turn it into binary, or paste space-separated binary to turn it back into text, and click the matching button.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the binary need spaces between groups?
The spaces mark where one character's eight bits end and the next begins, so the tool can decode it correctly.