Text to Binary

Convert text to binary and back.

Convert text into its binary representation (and back), using UTF-8 byte values shown as 8-bit groups. Handy for learning, puzzles, and low-level debugging.

Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

How to use the text to binary

  1. 1Choose Text → Binary or Binary → Text.
  2. 2Type or paste your input.
  3. 3Copy the result.

Frequently asked questions

What encoding is used?

UTF-8 — each character maps to one or more bytes, shown as 8-bit binary groups separated by spaces.

Can it decode binary back to text?

Yes — paste space-separated 8-bit binary groups and switch to Binary → Text.

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