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Text to Binary Converter

Convert plain text to binary code (0s and 1s) and binary back to text. Shows ASCII values for each character. Free.

The Text ↔ Binary is a free online tool that helps you convert plain text to binary code (0s and 1s) and binary back to text. shows ascii values for each character. free It runs in your browser with no sign-up, downloads, or installation needed. All processing happens locally — your data stays on your device.
Text ↔ Binary

How to use the Text ↔ Binary

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How text becomes binary

Every character has an ASCII code (a number 0–127). That number is then represented in binary (base 2). "A" has ASCII code 65, which in binary is 01000001. "a" is 97 → 01100001. Numbers and symbols each have their own ASCII codes too.

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Decoding binary text

Switch to "Binary → Text" to decode binary back to readable text. Paste binary with spaces between each 8-bit group (or no separators — the tool handles both). Binary messages of exactly 8 bits per character can always be decoded.