Writing
Text - Binary Converter
Convert text to binary (base‑2) representation and vice versa. Learn how computers store letters.
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How It Works
Each character is converted to an 8‑bit binary number. The reverse operation decodes binary back to text.
Example
Text: Hello → Binary: 01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there 8 bits per character?
8 bits = 1 byte, which is the standard for ASCII characters.
Can I convert long texts?
Yes, up to 1,000,000 characters.