Text to Binary
Turn readable text into UTF-8 binary bytes.
Binary
How to convert text to binary
Example
Encode me Converted instantly in your browser - Enter text using any characters supported by Unicode.
- The browser encodes the text as UTF-8 bytes.
- Each byte is rendered as a padded group of eight binary digits.
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Frequently asked questions
How is text represented in binary?
Text is first encoded into bytes. Each byte is then written as an eight-digit base-2 number.
Is my input uploaded?
No. EncodeLab performs this conversion locally in your browser. Your input is not sent to an EncodeLab server or stored by us.
Can it convert emoji?
Yes. Emoji are encoded as UTF-8 and usually produce multiple binary bytes.
Why are there spaces in the result?
Spaces separate individual bytes and make the binary easier to read and decode.