Text to Binary Converter
Type any text and see it as binary code, 8 bits per byte. Copy it with the separator you need.
- Binary ↔ text
- UTF-8 & emoji
- Byte breakdown
- Hex, decimal, octal
How does text to binary conversion work?
Text to binary conversion encodes each character as bytes and writes each byte in base 2. With UTF-8, English letters take one byte (the same values as ASCII), so “A” becomes 01000001. Characters such as é or emoji take two to four bytes. This converter shows the result with your choice of separator and lists every character’s code point, decimal, hex and binary values.
How to convert text to binary
- Type or paste your text in the Text box.
- Choose how the bytes are separated: space, none, comma or new line.
- Open the character breakdown to see how each character is encoded.
- Copy the binary for your message, code or craft project.
How text becomes binary and hex
- Every character is first encoded as UTF-8 bytes. Plain English letters, digits and punctuation use one byte each (the same values as ASCII).
- Accented letters use 2 bytes, most other scripts 2–3, and emoji 4. That is why “é” is 11000011 10101001 in binary.
- Binary shows each byte as 8 bits (0s and 1s). Hex shows each byte as 2 digits from 00 to FF.
- The character breakdown under the converter lists the code point, decimal, hex and binary for each character.
Why use this text to binary converter
- Works in both directionsType in either box. The translator decodes as easily as it encodes.
- Real UTF-8Emoji and accented letters translate correctly, unlike ASCII-only tools that produce question marks.
- Forgiving inputPaste binary with spaces, commas, line breaks or no separators at all.
- Private by designEverything is calculated in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
Common uses
- Secret messages. Send a message in binary for a friend or puzzle to decode.
- Computer science homework. Check how characters are stored as bytes.
- Debugging. Inspect the exact bytes of a string, including invisible characters.
- Gifts and crafts. Turn a name into binary for a bracelet, cross-stitch or T-shirt.
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Example: your name in binary
Amy → 01000001 01101101 01111001 Amy ♥ → 01000001 01101101 01111001 00100000 11100010 10011001 10100101
What to expect from the result
Binary is decoded as UTF-8 text. Binary that represents numbers, images or other file data will show unreadable characters (�). Groups that are not 8 bits long are read as whole numbers per group.
Text to Binary Converter questions
How do you write your name in binary?
Type your name in the Text box. Each letter becomes 8 bits: capital A is 01000001, lowercase a is 01100001.
How do I convert text to binary?
Type your text in the Text box. Every character is converted to its UTF-8 bytes and each byte is shown as 8 bits.
Why is a space 00100000?
A space is a character with the value 32, which is 00100000 in binary. Spaces between words are encoded just like letters.
Does the binary translator support emoji?
Yes. Emoji are 4 bytes in UTF-8, so one emoji becomes 32 bits. They decode back correctly.
Can I get the binary without spaces?
Yes. Set the separator to None to get one continuous string of bits.