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Binary Encoder / Decoder

Convert text ↔ 8-bit binary (UTF-8 bytes).

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Binary

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About this tool

Encode each UTF-8 byte of your text as 8 bits, or decode a binary string back to text. Useful for teaching, low-level debugging, and obfuscation puzzles.

FAQs

How are characters represented?

Each byte of the UTF-8 encoding becomes 8 bits, separated by spaces by default.

Will multi-byte characters work?

Yes - 'é' becomes two 8-bit groups (11000011 10101001).

Can I decode binary without spaces?

Yes - spaces are optional; the decoder splits the input into 8-bit chunks.

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