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Binary to String Converter

Convert binary code (0s and 1s) into readable text strings with UTF-8 character decoding.

How to use it

  • Paste binary code to decode to a text string.

Examples

01000001A

This decodes a run of binary digits into readable text by splitting it into 8-bit bytes, converting each byte to its decimal value, and mapping that value to a character (ASCII for values 0-127, UTF-8 for a wider range). 01000001 is decimal 65, the ASCII code for capital 'A'.

Where this comes up

  • Decoding a binary message shared in a puzzle, novelty gift, or 'talk like a computer' joke
  • Reverse-engineering a data dump or protocol capture where text is embedded as raw bits
  • Checking binary-encoding homework or self-study exercises
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Last updated 18 August 2026