Binary Encoder/Decoder
Convert text to binary (bits) and back. Uses UTF-8 encoding.
About Binary Encoding
Binary encoding represents bytes as sequences of 0s and 1s. This tool uses UTF-8 for text encoding and decoding and runs entirely in your browser.
About this Binary Encoder/Decoder
Convert text to binary (0s and 1s) and decode binary back to text. Binary encoding represents each character as a sequence of 8 bits (bytes). This is useful for understanding how computers store text, learning about character encoding, debugging, and educational purposes. Our tool supports UTF-8 encoding for proper handling of all characters.
Key Features
Encode text to binary format (0s and 1s)
Decode binary strings back to readable text
Support for UTF-8 and Unicode characters
Real-time encoding and decoding
Copy binary or decoded text to clipboard
Handle spaces in binary strings
Works entirely in your browser
No data sent to servers - all processing is local
How to Use
Enter or paste the text you want to encode
Click 'Encode' to convert text to binary
View the binary output (e.g., '01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111' for 'Hello')
To decode, paste a binary string and click 'Decode'
Use the copy button to copy binary or decoded text
Switch between encode and decode modes as needed
Popular Use Cases
Learn how computers store text as binary data
Understand character encoding and ASCII/Unicode
Debug binary data and file formats
Educational purposes for computer science
Analyze text at the bit level
Convert text for low-level programming
Decode binary strings from logs or debugging
Work with binary protocols and file formats
Tips & Best Practices
Binary uses base-2 (only 0s and 1s) to represent data
Each character is typically represented as 8 bits (1 byte)
Binary strings can include spaces between bytes for readability
UTF-8 encoding ensures proper handling of Unicode characters
Binary is the fundamental representation of data in computers
Use binary encoding for educational and debugging purposes
Remember that binary encoding is not encryption - it's easily reversible
Frequently Asked Questions
What is binary encoding?
Binary encoding represents each character as a sequence of 0s and 1s (bits). Each character is typically 8 bits (1 byte). For example, 'A' is '01000001' in binary.
How many bits represent one character?
In standard ASCII, each character is 8 bits (1 byte). UTF-8 encoding uses 1-4 bytes per character depending on the character, with ASCII characters using 1 byte.
Can I decode binary with spaces?
Yes, the tool handles binary strings with or without spaces. Spaces between bytes are automatically ignored during decoding.
Why would I use binary encoding?
Binary encoding is useful for educational purposes, understanding how computers store data, debugging binary file formats, and learning about character encoding systems.