Text to Binary Converter

Enter ASCII/Unicode text string and press the Convert button (e.g enter "Example" to get "01000101 01111000 01100001 01101101 01110000 01101100 01100101"):

Convert Text to Binary

Enter ASCII/Unicode text string and press the Convert button (e.g enter "Example" to get "01000101 01111000 01100001 01101101 01110000 01101100 01100101"):

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Encoding Options

Convert Binary to Text

Enter your binary code below to decode it back to readable text.

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Decoding Options

File Binary Converter

Upload files to convert to binary or decode binary files back to their original format.

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Maximum file size: 10MB

File Processing Options

About Binary Encoding

Universal Digital Language

Binary is the fundamental language of computers, using only 0s and 1s to represent all data, text, and instructions.

Educational Tool

Perfect for learning computer science fundamentals, understanding how data is stored and processed at the lowest level.

Data Analysis

Essential for debugging, data transmission analysis, and understanding how computers process information internally.

Multiple Encodings

Support for ASCII, UTF-8, UTF-16, and other character sets with customizable output formatting options.

Binary Conversion Technical Details

Character to Binary Process

Understanding how text characters are converted to binary representation:

A
65
01000001
ASCII to Binary
a
97
01100001
Lowercase
1
49
00110001
Number Character
Space
32
00100000
Whitespace
!
33
00100001
Exclamation
@
64
01000000
At Symbol
8364
0010000010101100
Unicode (UTF-16)
🙂
128578
11111000100100010
Emoji (Unicode)

Binary Formats

Different binary representations and their use cases:

8-bit Binary (Standard)

Most common format for ASCII characters

"Hi" 01001000 01101001

16-bit Binary (Unicode)

Extended format for Unicode characters

"€" 0100000100101100

No Delimiters

Continuous binary string

"OK" 0100111101001011

Binary Converter Features

Lightning Fast

Instantly convert text to binary and vice versa with optimized algorithms.

100% Secure

All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.

File Support

Upload and process text files up to 10MB in size.

Advanced Options

Multiple character encodings, custom delimiters, and bit length options.

Mobile Friendly

Works perfectly on all devices and screen sizes.

Download Results

Save your binary conversions as files for later use.

Text to Binary Converter FAQ

What is binary code?

Binary code is a system of representing text, instructions, or data using only two symbols: 0 and 1. Each digit is called a "bit" and groups of 8 bits form a "byte".

How do computers use binary?

Computers use binary because digital circuits can easily represent two states: on (1) and off (0). All data, including text, images, and programs, is stored as binary.

What's the difference between ASCII and Unicode?

ASCII uses 7-8 bits to represent 128-256 characters (mainly English). Unicode can represent over 1 million characters from all languages and symbols.

Why are there spaces in binary output?

Spaces (or other delimiters) separate each character's binary representation, making it easier to read and understand the conversion.

Can I convert binary back to text?

Yes! Use our "Binary to Text" tab to convert binary code back to readable text. Our tool auto-detects the format and delimiter.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely! All conversions happen in your browser. No data is uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy.