Binary to Text Converter

Convert binary code to readable text (ASCII/UTF-8). Enter binary digits separated by spaces and get instant text output. Free online binary to text translator.

💡 Enter space-separated binary bytes → get text. Example: "01001000 01101001" → "Hi".

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How to Convert Binary to Text

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What is Binary to Text Conversion?

Binary to text conversion is the process of translating binary code (sequences of 0s and 1s) into human-readable characters. Every character you see on screen — letters, numbers, symbols — is stored as binary in a computer. This binary number converter translates those 8-bit binary groups back into the characters they represent using encoding standards like ASCII and UTF-8.

How to Convert Binary to Text Step-by-Step

1. Separate the binary string into groups of 8 digits (bytes). Each byte represents one character. 2. Convert each 8-bit binary group to its decimal value. For example, 01001000 = 64+8 = 72. 3. Look up the decimal value in the ASCII table to find the character. 72 = 'H'. 4. Repeat for each byte and combine all characters to form the final text. Example: 01001000 01101001 → 72 105 → "Hi"

Binary to Text Conversion Examples

• 01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111 → "Hello" • 01000010 01101001 01101110 → "Bin" • 00110001 00110010 00110011 → "123" • 01000001 → "A" • 01011010 → "Z" Each group of 8 binary digits maps to exactly one ASCII character.

Common Use Cases

• Decoding binary messages and puzzles — convert binary code to text. • Understanding computer data representation. • Network analysis — decode binary data packets to readable text. • Embedded systems — convert binary output from microcontrollers. • Education — learn binary to text encoding and conversion. • Data recovery — extract text from binary file dumps.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1How do I convert binary to text?

Split the binary string into 8-digit groups (bytes), convert each byte to its decimal value, then map each value to its ASCII character. For example, 01001000 = 72 = 'H'. Our free binary to text converter does this instantly.

Q2What is binary to text encoding?

Binary to text encoding converts binary data (0s and 1s) into readable text characters using a character encoding standard like ASCII or UTF-8. Each 8-bit binary sequence maps to a specific character.

Q3Can I convert binary code to text online for free?

Yes! BinDecode provides a free online binary to text converter. Paste your binary numbers separated by spaces, and get instant decoded text. It supports 30+ character encodings including UTF-8, ASCII, and ISO-8859-1.

Q4How does a binary number converter work?

A binary number converter parses input into 8-bit groups, converts each group to a byte value (0-255), uses a character encoding table to map each byte to its character, and combines all characters to produce the final text.

Q5What is the difference between binary to text and binary to ASCII?

Binary to ASCII converts binary to standard ASCII characters (128 characters). Binary to text is broader — it can use any character encoding (UTF-8, Unicode, etc.) supporting thousands of characters including emojis and international scripts.

Q6Can I convert a binary file to text?

Yes! Use the 'Open Bin File' button to upload any binary file (.bin, .dat, .raw). The converter reads each byte and converts it to text using your selected character encoding.