Binary ↔ Text Converter
Convert plain text to binary (0s and 1s) and back. Each character becomes its 8-bit ASCII value.
100% client-side · no upload
How to use
- To encode: type plain text and click "Text → Binary".
- To decode: paste space-separated 8-bit groups and click "Binary → Text".
- Copy the result using the Copy button.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does binary text encoding work?
- Each character is converted to its numeric ASCII/Unicode value, which is then written as an 8-bit binary number (padded with leading zeros). For example, the letter "A" has ASCII value 65, which is 01000001 in binary.
- Does my data leave my device?
- No. All binary conversion is pure JavaScript running entirely in your browser.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. The tool works in any modern mobile browser.
Last updated: By jarvisbox