Hex to Binary Converter
Expand each hexadecimal digit into 4 binary bits—useful when you need the exact 0/1 layout.
From Hexadecimal:
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Examples
| Input | Output | Note |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1111 | — |
| A5 | 10100101 | — |
| 10 | 00010000 | — |
FAQ
- How do I convert hex to binary?
- Each hex digit maps to a fixed 4-bit pattern. Enter a value and convert to expand and join the bits.
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Instructions
- Paste or type your Hexadecimal data in the input box.
- Choose options if needed (grouping, prefix, endianness, encoding).
- Click Convert and review the Binary result.
- Copy the output. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Format Description
Hexadecimal
Hexadecimal uses 16 symbols: 0-9 and A-F (or a-f), widely used in programming and computer science.
- Uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F (or a-f)
- Commonly used for memory addresses and color values
- Each hex digit represents 4 binary bits
- Often uses '0x' prefix, such as '0x1A3F'
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'