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Binary to Text
Bytes as 8-bit groups, and the reverse.
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Each group is one byte. Groups that are not binary are rejected.
About this tool
Decode a binary message, check a homework exercise or show how text is stored as bits. Each group of eight bits is one byte, and multi-byte UTF-8 characters are supported.
How to use it
- 01
Paste the binary groups or the text.
- 02
Choose decode or encode.
- 03
Copy the result.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How should binary be written?
As groups of 0s and 1s separated by spaces, one byte per group, such as 01000001 for A.
What if a group contains other characters?
Groups that are not binary are rejected with an error.