Binary to Text Translator

Paste binary and decode it to UTF-8 text. Example: 01001000 01101001 → Hi. Also called a binary code translator. Spaces are optional.

Text Binary
A01000001
Hi01001000 01101001
Hello01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111
OK01001111 01001011
Love01001100 01101111 01110110 01100101

How to convert binary to text by hand

  1. Split bits into 8-bit bytes.
  2. Convert each byte to decimal (powers of 2).
  3. Map decimals to ASCII characters.
  4. Read the resulting text.

FAQ

How do I convert binary to text?

Paste 8-bit groups or a continuous bitstream. The decoder reads UTF-8 in your browser.

What does 01001000 01101001 mean?

Those two bytes are H (72) and i (105) — the word Hi.

What is a binary code translator?

A tool that converts binary code to readable text and back.

Can I convert binary to English?

Yes, if the bits encode UTF-8/ASCII text. English words decode to the original characters.

Related: Binary to English, Text to Binary, ASCII Table, How it works.

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