🔢 Binary Converter

Convert binary data to text, decimal to binary, hex to binary and more with our powerful Binary Converter. Perfect for programming, computer science, data analysis, and digital forensics with support for multiple input formats and output options.

Choose the type of conversion you want to perform
Enter the data you want to convert
Choose how to format the binary output
Choose case format for hexadecimal output

How to Use This Binary Converter

How to Use the Binary Converter:

  1. Select the conversion type (text/decimal/hex to binary or vice versa)
  2. Enter your input data in the text area
  3. Choose output formatting options (spacing and case format)
  4. Click Convert to see instant results
  5. Copy result to clipboard or download as text file
  6. Switch conversion types for different data transformations

Pro Tips: Use byte spacing for readability, continuous format for compact output, and nibble groups for hex analysis!

How It Works

How This Tool Works:

This binary converter uses JavaScript's built-in conversion functions to transform data reliably in your browser. Here's the technical process:

  1. Input Processing: Validates input format and converts text to Unicode bytes
  2. Binary Conversion: Transforms data using bitwise operations and base conversion algorithms
  3. Format Options: Applies spacing and case formatting for improved readability
  4. Validation: Verifies input format and provides detailed error feedback

Conversion Methods:

Text to Binary: Converts each character to its ASCII/Unicode value, then to 8-bit binary

Decimal to Binary: Uses base-2 conversion with support for large integers

Hex to Binary: Converts hexadecimal digits to 4-bit binary groups

When You Might Need This

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ASCII and Unicode in binary conversion?

ASCII uses 7-8 bits per character and covers basic English characters, while Unicode (UTF-8) uses variable-length encoding (1-4 bytes) to represent all world languages. Our converter handles both automatically based on input.

How does hexadecimal relate to binary conversion?

Hexadecimal is a base-16 system where each hex digit represents exactly 4 binary digits (bits). This makes hex a convenient shorthand for binary data - for example, hex 'FF' equals binary '11111111'.