About this text / binary converter
Encode text as UTF-8 binary bytes or decode binary back to text. Encode converts UTF-8 bytes into eight binary digits each. Decode accepts complete bytes with optional whitespace and rejects invalid UTF-8. Use this workspace to prepare a result you can review before putting it to use. All processing takes place on your device, without an account or an upload of your inputs. Check the examples to understand the expected output, read the limitations for the supported scope, and reset the form when you want to start a separate task.
How the text / binary converter works
Encode converts UTF-8 bytes into eight binary digits each. Decode accepts complete bytes with optional whitespace and rejects invalid UTF-8.
Text / Binary Converter examples
A; encode
01000001
01001000 01101001; decode
Hi
Limitations & privacy
This is encoding, not encryption. Input is capped at 100,000 UTF-16 units; encoded output can be larger.
Inputs and results stay in this browser. Only tool identifiers are stored for your recently used tools. You can clear that history from the directory.
Text / Binary Converter: frequently asked questions
How does the text / binary converter work?
Encode converts UTF-8 bytes into eight binary digits each. Decode accepts complete bytes with optional whitespace and rejects invalid UTF-8.
What can I inspect in the text / binary converter result?
The utf-8 byte inspector helps you check the result before using it. This is encoding, not encryption. Input is capped at 100,000 UTF-16 units; encoded output can be larger.
Does the text / binary converter upload my input?
Processing happens in your browser. No tool input or output is uploaded to a server. Use Reset to clear the current workspace before starting a separate task.
Updated September 20, 2026