Convert Text to Binary

Convert any text into binary code instantly using our live browser-based Text to Binary Tool. Whether you’re working with ASCII characters, debugging encodings, or exploring how data works under the hood, this tool makes it quick and easy. Import from files, customize formatting with toggles, preview results live, and export your binary output all without refreshing the page.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm
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Options
Add space between bytes
Use 8-bit padding
Prefix with 0b

How to Use:

Type or paste your text into the “Input Text” box. You can also import content from a file using the “Choose File” button below the input. As you enter or load text, the binary output updates automatically. Use the toggles in the “Options” box to choose how the binary is formatted, like whether to include spaces between bytes, use 8-bit padding, or add the 0b prefix. You can copy the result or export it as a .txt file. Use the “Clear All” button to reset everything.

What the Convert Text to Binary Tool can do:

This tool takes any text you enter and converts it to binary character-by-character. You can toggle whether binary bytes are separated by spaces, padded to 8 bits, or prefixed with a 0b label. It supports file import for common plain-text formats and always treats imported content as raw input never executing or rendering any code. It’s great for learning, debugging, or encoding projects, especially when you need quick ASCII-to-binary conversion in a safe, client-side environment.

Example:

Input:

ABC

With all toggles on:

0b01000001 0b01000010 0b01000011

With no padding, no space, no label:

100001100001100011

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to convert short phrases or entire files into binary code for study, teaching, or development. It’s especially helpful for encoding strings into binary when working with data processing, debugging protocol layers, or demonstrating how characters are represented in binary systems. With instant feedback and flexible options, it’s perfect for exploring how text becomes binary bit-by-bit.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re converting text to binary, you might also want to check out Convert Text to Hex it’s more compact but still low-level enough to inspect what’s happening. And when you’re ready to reverse things, Convert Binary to Text brings it all back cleanly.

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