Text to Binary Converter

How text becomes binary

Each character is converted to its Unicode code point and represented in base 2, zero-padded to 8 digits (for example, the letter "A", code point 65, becomes 01000001). Characters outside the ASCII range, like accents and emoji, automatically use larger groups, the converter never truncates or corrupts the character.
When decoding, you can paste binary with spaces between groups (recommended) or as one continuous run of bits, the converter automatically detects it and splits it into 8-bit blocks when there are no spaces. Inputs with invalid characters (anything other than 0 and 1) show a clear error instead of a silently wrong result.

Examples

Text → binary

Input: Oi
Expected output: 01001111 01101001

One 8-bit group per character.

Binary → text

Input: 01000001 01000010
Expected output: AB

Works with or without spaces.

Full tool FAQ

How do I convert text to binary?

Select the Binary format, keep the direction on Text → Code and type your text. Each character becomes an 8-bit group (for example, 'A' becomes 01000001), separated by spaces. For the reverse, paste the binary and switch the direction to Code → Text, it works with space-separated groups or with one continuous run of bits.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert my name to binary?

Select the Binary format, keep the direction on Text → Code and type your name in the input field. Each letter automatically becomes an 8-bit group, in real time.

Does the converter work with full sentences and emoji?

Yes. Spaces, punctuation, accents and emoji are all converted correctly, each to its own bit group based on the Unicode code point.

Why doesn't my pasted binary decode?

Binary can only contain the digits 0 and 1. If the pasted sequence has another character (or a length that isn't a multiple of 8 with no spaces), the converter shows an error instead of guessing a wrong result.

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