Convert text to binary and binary back to text (UTF-8, 8-bit).
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How do you convert text to binary?
A text-to-binary converter encodes each character as one or more bytes (UTF-8), showing every byte as eight bits; the decoder reads groups of 8 bits back into characters. The tool auto-detects which way to convert. For example, "Hi!" becomes 01001000 01101001 00100001.
Understanding your result
Each character is encoded as one or more bytes (UTF-8), and every byte is shown as eight bits. The decoder reads groups of 8 bits back into characters.
Worked example
“Hi!” becomes 01001000 01101001 00100001.
How to use this tool
- Type text to get its binary, or paste binary to decode it.
- Press Convert and copy the result.
About the Text to Binary Converter
The Text to Binary Converter encodes text as 8-bit binary and decodes binary back into readable text, auto-detecting which way to convert.
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Frequently asked questions
Does it support emoji and other languages?
Yes — it uses UTF-8, so non-Latin characters and emoji are encoded across multiple bytes correctly.