Hex to Text Converter
Convert hexadecimal code to text and text to hex instantly with our bidirectional converter.
About Hexadecimal Conversion
Hexadecimal (hex) is a base-16 numbering system that uses 16 distinct symbols: 0-9 represent values zero to nine, and A-F represent values ten to fifteen. Each hex digit represents four binary bits, making it a compact way to represent binary data. It's commonly used in programming, web development, and computer systems to represent binary data in a more readable format than pure binary.
This converter works bidirectionally - you can convert hex to text to decode hexadecimal strings, or convert text to hex to encode your messages. For example, the letter 'A' in ASCII is 65 in decimal, 01000001 in binary, and 41 in hexadecimal. This tool is useful for debugging, data analysis, cryptography, and understanding how computers store and process text data.
Examples:
- "Hello" →
48 65 6C 6C 6F - "A" →
41(ASCII value: 65) - "123" →
31 32 33
Features of Hex to Text Converter
- Bidirectional Conversion: Convert hex to text and text to hex
- Instant Results: Real-time conversion as you type
- Error Detection: Validates hex input format
- Copy & Download: Save converted results easily
- Privacy: All conversion happens in your browser
- No Limits: Convert text of any length
How to Use Hex to Text Converter
- Paste your hexadecimal code or text into the input field
- Click "Hex to Text" to decode hexadecimal to readable text
- Click "Text to Hex" to encode text to hexadecimal format
- Copy the result or download it as a text file
Common Use Cases
- Programming: Debug hex-encoded data in applications
- Web Development: Work with color codes and character encodings
- Data Analysis: Decode hex dumps and binary data
- Cryptography: Encode/decode messages in hex format
- Network Analysis: Interpret packet data and protocols
- Learning: Understand how computers represent text
Understanding Hexadecimal
Hexadecimal (hex) is a base-16 numbering system that uses 16 distinct symbols: 0-9 represent values zero to nine, and A-F represent values ten to fifteen. Each hex digit represents four binary bits, making it a compact way to represent binary data. For example, the letter 'A' in ASCII is 65 in decimal, 01000001 in binary, and 41 in hexadecimal.