Convert between text and binary code instantly.
Binary is the fundamental language of computers. All data - text, images, videos, programs - is ultimately stored and processed as sequences of 1s and 0s. Understanding binary helps in learning how computers work at the lowest level.
Common questions about Binary Converter.
Convert UTF-8 text to eight-bit byte strings and back.
Enter text to encode, or complete eight-bit groups to decode. Choose a display separator.
A becomes 01000001. UTF-8 é becomes 11000011 10101001.
Nonbinary characters other than supported separators, incomplete bytes and invalid UTF-8 are rejected. This converts text bytes, not signed integers or floating-point numbers.
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