Convert Text to Baudot Code

Convert text into Baudot code using this fast, browser-based tool. Choose whether to separate codes with spaces, handle character shifts automatically, and view live binary output. You can import text, copy results, or export them all without leaving the page.

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How to Use:

To begin, paste your text into the input box or import a file using the “Choose File” button. The tool automatically converts the text into Baudot binary using ITA2 encoding. Characters are translated based on the active shift state either Letters or Figures. In the “Options” panel, you can enable a toggle to insert spaces between each binary code for easier reading. Once your result appears on the right, click “Copy Output” or “Export to File” to save the output. If you want to reset everything, use the “Clear All” button to wipe the input, settings, and file selection.

What the Convert Text to Baudot Code Tool can do:

This tool converts regular characters into their 5-bit Baudot equivalents. It handles both shifts automatically, switching between the Letters and Figures sets as needed. Each code uses ITA2 standard values and can be separated by spaces or run together as a stream. In addition, the tool performs all processing in your browser, so the results appear instantly and your data remains private. You can also import files in common formats like .txt, .csv, .md, or .log.

Example:

Input:

HELLO 123

Output (with spacing):

11111 00011 00001 10010 10010 11000 00100 11011 00111 10111 00011

Output (no spacing):

11111000100001100101001010000010011011001111011100011

Common Use Cases:

This tool is ideal for encoding messages for teletype simulations, digital art projects, or historical encoding demonstrations. For example, educators can use it to show how early telecommunication systems worked. Developers and retro-computing enthusiasts might encode control sequences for simulation or translation purposes. With instant results, easy export, and built-in shift handling, it’s a practical way to explore or apply Baudot encoding.

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If you’re encoding to Baudot, you might be into retro formats so try Convert Text to Morse Code too. It’s another classic with a totally different vibe. And if you’re prepping text before conversion, Normalize Text Spacing helps make sure nothing throws off the structure.

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