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Text to Binary Converter

Convert plain text into 8-bit binary (one byte per character), or decode binary back into text.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Type or paste your text (or binary).
  2. 2Choose Text → Binary or Binary → Text.
  3. 3Copy the result.

Frequently asked questions

How is each character represented?+

Each character is shown as its UTF-8 byte value in 8-bit binary, space-separated — multi-byte characters (like emoji or accented letters) show up as multiple 8-bit groups.

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