# Binary to Text Converter

> Convert plain text into binary machine code and back instantly.

**Category:** Conversion
**Keywords:** binary, text, converter, codec, ascii, bits, bytes, machine code, developer, encoding, translator, programming, low-level, data representation, binary numbers
**URL:** https://complete.tools/binary-codec

## How it works

The tool utilizes the ASCII table to map each character to its binary equivalent. For text input, it identifies each character, converts the character to its ASCII decimal value, and then converts that decimal value to binary. This binary conversion follows the formula for binary representation: the decimal number is divided by 2, and the remainder is recorded until the quotient is zero. For binary input, the tool reverses this process by grouping the binary digits into sets (typically 7 or 8 bits), converting each group back to its decimal form, and then matching it to the corresponding ASCII character.

## Who should use this

Software developers encoding data for storage, network engineers analyzing binary data packets, computer scientists studying data representation methods, and educators teaching digital communication principles can utilize this tool. Additionally, cybersecurity professionals may use it to decode binary strings during data analysis and forensics.

## Worked examples

Example 1: Converting text to binary. Input: 'Cat'. The ASCII values for 'C', 'a', and 't' are 67, 97, and 116, respectively. In binary, these values convert to: 
- 'C' = 01000011 
- 'a' = 01100001 
- 't' = 01110100. 
Thus, 'Cat' in binary is '01000011 01100001 01110100'. 

Example 2: Converting binary to text. Input: '01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111'. Breaking this down into ASCII values yields: 
- 01001000 = 72 = 'H' 
- 01100101 = 101 = 'e' 
- 01101100 = 108 = 'l' 
- 01101100 = 108 = 'l' 
- 01101111 = 111 = 'o'. 
Thus, '01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111' translates to 'Hello'.

## Limitations

This tool has specific limitations, including:
1. Precision limits: It only supports standard ASCII, which may lead to inaccuracies with non-ASCII characters. 
2. Edge cases: The tool may not accurately handle binary strings that do not conform to expected lengths (7 or 8 bits). 
3. Assumptions: It assumes input is properly formatted without leading or trailing spaces. 
4. Binary input must be in groups of 8 bits for accurate decoding; any deviation can cause errors. 
5. The tool does not recognize Unicode characters or special symbols beyond standard ASCII.

## FAQs

**Q:** How does the tool handle non-ASCII characters?


**A:** The tool does not support non-ASCII characters, which may result in loss of information or incorrect encoding.


**Q:** What happens if the binary input is not in groups of 8 bits?


**A:** The tool requires binary input to be in groups of 8 bits; any deviation can lead to decoding errors or inaccurate results.


**Q:** Can the tool convert binary back to text for non-English characters?


**A:** No, the tool is limited to ASCII encoding and cannot accurately convert binary representations of non-English characters or special symbols.


**Q:** How is the binary representation calculated for the decimal values?


**A:** The binary representation is calculated by repeatedly dividing the decimal value by 2 and recording the remainders, which are then read in reverse order.

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