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Binary Code Translator

Convert text to binary code and binary code to readable text with this easy-to-use translator.

Binary code is a system of representing text or computer processor instructions using the binary number system's two digits: 0 and 1. Each letter, digit, or symbol is assigned a string of these binary digits.

This tool allows you to:

  • Convert plain text to binary code (ASCII to binary)
  • Convert binary code back to readable text (binary to ASCII)
  • Include or exclude spaces between binary digits for better readability
Examples:
Hello World ConvertCase.org 12345

Understanding the Binary Code Translator

What is Binary Code?

Binary code is the fundamental language of computers, representing all data using only two digits: 0 and 1. Each digit is a 'bit', and typically 8 bits form a 'byte'. This system allows computers to store, process, and transmit information efficiently.

How Does Text-to-Binary Translation Work?

This tool converts text to binary using the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) standard. Here's the process:

  1. Each character in your input text is identified.
  2. The tool finds the corresponding decimal ASCII value for each character (e.g., 'A' is 65, 'a' is 97).
  3. This decimal value is then converted into its 8-bit binary representation (e.g., 65 becomes 01000001).
  4. The resulting 8-bit binary strings are concatenated, optionally separated by spaces for readability.

Decoding binary back to text reverses this process: 8-bit binary chunks are converted to decimal ASCII values, which are then translated back into characters.

Why Use a Binary Translator?

  • Education: Understand the foundational principles of how computers store and process text data.
  • Data Representation: See the raw binary form of text characters.
  • Simple Encoding/Decoding: Translate simple coded messages or solve puzzles involving binary.
  • Technical Insight: Gain a basic understanding relevant to low-level programming, data transmission, or file formats.

Using the Binary Translator Tool:

Text to Binary

  1. Select the 'Text to Binary' tab.
  2. Enter or paste the text you want to encode.
  3. Check the 'Include spaces' box if you want spaces between each 8-bit byte (recommended).
  4. Click 'Convert to Binary'.
  5. The binary representation will appear in the result box.

Binary to Text

  1. Select the 'Binary to Text' tab.
  2. Enter or paste the binary code. Ensure it consists of 8-bit chunks (e.g., '01001000 01100101'), optionally separated by spaces.
  3. Click 'Convert to Text'.
  4. The decoded text will appear in the result box.

Note: When decoding, ensure your input is valid 8-bit binary code. Invalid characters or incorrect lengths will result in an error.