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Binary to Text Converter

Decode byte-aligned binary into readable text. Choose UTF-8 for multilingual text to avoid mojibake.

From Binary:

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HexadecimalDecimalTextOctal

To Text:

BinaryHexadecimalDecimalOctal

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Examples

Input Output Note
01001000 01101001 Hi Space-separated 8-bit groups

FAQ

How do I decode binary to text?
Paste 8-bit groups (spaces optional), pick the right encoding (UTF-8 recommended), then convert.
Why does the result look garbled?
Usually the wrong encoding. Switch to UTF-8 (or the encoding used originally) and try again; also check missing bits.

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Instructions

  1. Paste or type your Binary data in the input box.
  2. Choose options if needed (grouping, prefix, endianness, encoding).
  3. Click Convert and review the Text result.
  4. Copy the output. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Format Description

Binary

Binary is the most basic representation of data in computing, using only 0s and 1s.

  • Each bit can only be 0 or 1
  • Forms the foundation of all digital systems
  • Usually grouped in 8-bit bytes
  • Can be represented with a prefix like '0b101010'

Text

Text format refers to data representation using characters (letters, numbers, symbols) typically encoded with ASCII or Unicode.

  • Composed of letters, numbers, and symbols
  • Uses encoding schemes like ASCII or Unicode
  • Each character is represented by a binary value underneath
  • ASCII uses 7 or 8 bits to represent a character