Text to Binary / Binary to Text Converter

Convert between text and binary code instantly.

About the Text to Binary / Binary to Text Converter

This free converter tool allows you to translate between normal text and binary code. Each character in text is represented by a specific binary code based on the ASCII or UTF-8 encoding standard.

Features:

  • Two-way Conversion: Convert from text to binary or binary to text
  • Formatting Options: Add spaces between binary bytes for better readability
  • Flexible Input: Works with or without spaces in binary input
  • Unicode Support: Handles a wide range of characters including special symbols

How to Use the Converter

  1. Select the conversion direction (Text to Binary or Binary to Text)
  2. Enter your input text in the provided field
  3. Adjust any options (spaces between bytes, etc.)
  4. Click "Convert" to see the result
  5. Copy or download the converted output

Understanding Binary Code

Binary code represents text using 1s and 0s. Each character is typically represented by 8 bits (1 byte):

  • The letter 'A' is 01000001 in binary
  • The letter 'B' is 01000010 in binary
  • The letter 'a' is 01100001 in binary

Applications of Binary Conversion

Binary conversion is used in:

  • Computer science education and learning
  • Cryptography and encoding messages
  • Digital art and creative projects
  • Understanding how computers store and process text
  • Debugging and working with low-level computing systems