Text to Binary Converter

Convert plain text into binary code and back. Type text to get its 8-bit binary, or paste binary to decode it — with full UTF-8 support.

How to Use

1. Type text and click Text to Binary, or paste binary and click Binary to Text.
2. Spaces between byte groups are optional when decoding.
3. Use Clear to reset both boxes.

Key Features

• Two-way conversion — text to binary and binary back to text.
• UTF-8 support — handles emoji and international characters correctly.
• Validates input — clear errors for malformed binary.
• 100% private — runs entirely in your browser; nothing is sent or stored.

FAQs

What is binary?

Binary is base-2 notation using only 0s and 1s. Each byte (8 bits) represents one unit of data, which is how computers store text.

Why 8 bits per group?

UTF-8 encodes text as bytes, and each byte is shown as 8 bits. Characters outside basic English use several bytes, hence several groups.

Can it decode binary with spaces?

Yes. Spaces, line breaks and other whitespace are ignored when decoding, so pasted binary in any layout works.

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