Text to Binary
Convert text into binary code (and back). Runs in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Every character a computer stores is really a number, and that number can be written in binary — a string of 0s and 1s. Text to Binary converts your text into its binary representation (and back), a fun and educational way to see how text is encoded.
How to use text to binary
- 1. Paste your text.
- 2. It's converted to binary, one byte per character.
- 3. Copy the binary output.
When to use Text to Binary
Learn how text is stored
See the binary behind each character to understand character encoding.
Puzzles and codes
Create a binary-coded message for a game or challenge.
Teaching
Demonstrate the link between characters and their binary values.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert binary back to text?
Yes — use Binary to Text, or this tool's decode direction, to turn 0s and 1s back into characters.
How is each character encoded?
Characters are converted to their byte values and shown in binary, typically eight bits per character for standard text.
Is my text uploaded?
No — conversion runs in your browser.