Text to Binary Converter

Convert text to 8-bit binary and back.

Quick answer: Convert text to binary online. Translate English words into 8-bit binary code (or decode binary to text) instantly in your browser.

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Translate text into binary (8 bits per character) and decode binary back into readable text — for learning, puzzles, and low-level curiosity.

How it works

  1. Enter your English text or string of binary numbers.
  2. The tool detects the input type and automatically converts it to the other format.
  3. Copy the translated string.

Frequently asked questions

What encoding is used?

Each character maps to its Unicode code point as an 8-bit binary value, which covers standard ASCII text directly.

Why 8 bits per character?

A byte is 8 bits, the classic unit for a character in ASCII. The output pads each value to 8 digits.

Can it decode any binary?

It expects space-separated 8-bit groups. Other groupings may not decode cleanly.

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