Enter Your Text
Type or paste the text you want to convert into binary code into the input area labeled "Type or paste your text here...".
Choose Options (Optional)
You can select:
- Add spaces between bytes: Check this to separate each 8-bit binary representation with a space for better readability.
- Show ASCII values: Check this to display each character, its ASCII decimal value, and its binary equivalent, line by line.
Click "Convert to Binary"
Press the "Convert to Binary" button . The tool will process your text and generate the binary output.
View Binary Output & Stats
The binary representation will appear in the output area. You'll also see statistics like original character count, binary length (bits), byte count, and conversion time.
Copy Your Binary Code
Use the "Copy Binary" button (located below the binary output) to easily copy the generated binary code to your clipboard.
Pro Tip: If you choose "Show ASCII values," the output will be a detailed list. If you need just the continuous binary string, uncheck this option. The "Add spaces" option is ignored when "Show ASCII values" is active for the main binary string generation.
Educational Tool
Understand how text characters are represented in binary. The "Show ASCII values" option is great for learning about character encoding.
Programming & Development
Useful for developers working with low-level data, file formats, or network protocols where understanding binary data is crucial.
Data Representation
See the fundamental binary form of text, which is how computers store and process textual information.
Accurate & Fast
Get quick and accurate binary translations for your text input, along with helpful statistics about the conversion.
Readable Output
Optionally add spaces between bytes to make the binary string easier to read and analyze for patterns.
Insightful Statistics
Instantly see character count, total bits in the binary output, byte count, and the time taken for conversion.
What is binary code?
Binary code is the most basic language used by computers. It represents all data, including text, numbers, images, and instructions, using only two digits: 0 and 1. Each 0 or 1 is called a "bit."
How is text converted to binary?
Text is converted to binary using character encoding standards, most commonly ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) or Unicode (like UTF-8).
- Each character (e.g., 'A', 'b', '7', '$') is assigned a unique numerical value by the encoding standard.
- This numerical value is then converted into its binary equivalent (a sequence of 0s and 1s).
- Typically, each character is represented by 8 bits (1 byte) in simple ASCII or the first part of UTF-8.
What do the "Add spaces" and "Show ASCII" options do?
- Add spaces between bytes: If checked, the output binary string will have a space inserted after each 8-bit sequence (byte). For example, "Hi" might become "01001000 01101001". This improves readability but is ignored if "Show ASCII values" is checked.
- Show ASCII values: If checked, the output will be a list, with each line showing: the original character, its decimal ASCII/Unicode value, and its 8-bit binary representation. For example:
H (ASCII: 72) → 01001000i (ASCII: 105) → 01101001
How is "Binary Length (bits)" calculated?
When "Show ASCII values" is unchecked, the "Binary Length (bits)" counts only the 0s and 1s in the output. Spaces added for readability are not included in this bit count.
When "Show ASCII values" is checked, the "Binary Length (bits)" represents the total number of bits if all characters were converted to their 8-bit binary form (i.e., Character Count * 8), as the output format is different (a list, not a single binary string).
Is there a limit to the amount of text I can convert?
Our Text to Binary Converter is designed for efficiency. However, converting extremely large text inputs (many megabytes) might be constrained by your web browser's performance and memory capacity, especially when displaying the output. For most common use cases, you should not face any issues.
Is this tool free and my data safe?
Yes, this tool is 100% free to use. All text conversion processing happens directly within your browser (client-side). This means your input text and the generated binary code are never sent to our servers. We do not store or track your data, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Your Text Stays With You
Client-Side Processing: All text-to-binary conversion happens directly in your web browser. Your text is never uploaded or sent to our servers.
No Data Storage: We do not store, log, or monitor any text you input or any binary results generated. Your work remains completely confidential.
Completely Free & Unlimited: Enjoy unlimited use of the Text to Binary Converter without any cost, sign-ups, or feature limitations.
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