Text ↔ Binary Converter
Convert text to binary and back instantly
How to Use
- Choose mode: Select Text to Binary or Binary to Text
- Select format: Pick 7-bit (ASCII) or 8-bit (standard) encoding
- Set separator: Choose how binary bytes are separated
- Enter text: Type or paste your text in the input field
- View result: The converted output appears automatically
Features
- Convert text to binary and back
- Support for 7-bit ASCII and 8-bit formats
- Customizable byte separators
- Real-time conversion
- Character count display
- One-click copy to clipboard
- 100% client-side processing
Use Cases
- Programming: Understand how computers represent text
- Cryptography: Learn basic encoding concepts
- Education: Teach binary number systems
- Data encoding: Encode messages in binary format
- Debugging: Inspect character encodings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is binary text?
Binary text is a representation of text characters using binary numbers (0s and 1s). Each character is converted to its numeric code, which is then expressed in base-2 (binary) format.
What is the difference between 7-bit and 8-bit?
7-bit ASCII uses 7 binary digits and supports 128 characters (standard English letters, numbers, and symbols). 8-bit supports 256 characters, including extended ASCII and many non-English characters.
Can I convert binary back to text?
Yes. The tool supports bidirectional conversion. Use 'Text to Binary' mode to encode, and 'Binary to Text' mode to decode.
What is the byte separator for?
The byte separator adds spaces between each binary byte to improve readability. You can choose space, double space, or no separator.
Is my text data secure?
Yes. All conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server.