How binary works:

The binary number system (aka base 2) represents values using two symbols, typically 0 and 1.

Computers call these bits. A bit is either off (0) or on (1). When arranged in sets of 8 bits (1 byte) 256 values can be represented (0-255).

Using an ASCII chart, these values can be mapped to characters and text can be stored.

It's not magic, it's just math!

See also:

Hex | Octal

[ TEXT ]

Separator

None

Space " "

Dash "-"

Dot "."

[ BINARY ]



Please note: This application only encodes and decodes 8-bit ASCII text and is for entertainment purposes only.

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