Convert Baudot Code to Text

Convert 5-bit Baudot code into readable text using this live browser-based tool. Decode space-separated or continuous streams, handle Letters and Figures shifts automatically, and export or copy the result instantly. Your data never leaves the page.

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How to Use:

Paste your Baudot-encoded binary into the input box or upload a supported file using the “Choose File” button. The tool reads the binary stream, detects shift codes, and switches between Letters and Figures modes accordingly. In the “Options” section, toggle whether your input should be split by spaces or read continuously in 5-bit chunks. Once the tool decodes the content, the output appears in the right-hand box in real time. When your result looks correct, click “Copy Output” to copy it or “Export to File” to save it. Use the “Clear All” button if you want to start over from scratch.

What the Convert Baudot Code to Text Tool can do:

This tool reverses Baudot encoding by translating binary into characters using the ITA2 standard. It recognizes shift codes like 11111 (Letters) and 11011 (Figures), allowing you to mix letters and symbols accurately. You can process both space-delimited inputs and continuous bitstreams with no formatting. All decoding happens instantly in your browser, which keeps your input secure and fully private. It also accepts text-based file types including .txt, .csv, .log, and others.

Example:

Input:

11111 00011 00001 10010 10010 11000 00100 11011 00111 10111 00011

Output:

HELLO 123

Input (no spacing):

11111000100001100101001010000010011011001111011100011

Output:

HELLO 123

Common Use Cases:

This tool is useful for decoding Baudot messages from teletype simulations, vintage radio protocols, or digital art projects. For example, developers working with retro encoding formats can test binary messages and verify outputs. Teachers and students can also use it to demonstrate how early encoding schemes worked in practice. With automatic shift handling, clean decoding, and live output, this tool gives you an easy way to bring Baudot-encoded text back to life.

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