How to Use the Binary to Text Converter
The Binary to Text Converter switches between the 0s and 1s that computers use and the text we read. Choose "Text → Binary" to turn each character you type into its binary representation, separated by spaces. Choose "Binary → Text" to turn space-separated binary codes back into the original characters. Each character's binary form is simply its code point written in base 2 — for example, the letter A becomes 01000001.
This is handy for students learning binary and computer science fundamentals, for building coding puzzles or ciphers, or just for satisfying curiosity about how binary works. English letters are represented in 8 bits, while characters with higher code points use longer binary strings, but both directions convert correctly either way. When converting binary to text, make sure to enter only 0s and 1s separated by spaces — an error message appears if the input contains anything else. Everything runs instantly in your browser, and nothing you type is ever sent to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each character's Unicode (ASCII) code point is represented in binary. For example, the letter A converts to 01000001.
Yes. English letters use 8 bits, while characters with higher code points use longer binary strings, and both conversion directions work correctly for them.
Enter binary numbers made only of 0s and 1s, separated by spaces. Example: 01001000 01101001