Text Encoding Converter
Convert text between various encoding formats
Encoding Converter Documentation
What is Encoding Converter?
The Encoding Converter is a powerful online tool for converting text between various encoding formats. Whether you're dealing with hexadecimal data, binary strings, Unicode characters, or Base64 encoding, this tool provides accurate and instant conversions. All conversions are performed locally in your browser, ensuring your data privacy and security. The tool supports batch processing and provides detailed character information for better understanding of encoding formats.
Key Features
Usage Instructions
Input Text
Paste or enter text to convert in the input box. Supports plain text, hexadecimal, binary, Unicode, Base64 and other formats.
Select Format
Select input and output formats from the dropdown menus. The tool supports 12+ encoding formats including hexadecimal, binary, decimal, octal, Unicode escape, Unicode code point, HTML character references, Base64, UTF-8 hexadecimal, Punycode, etc.
Conversion Options
You can set delimiters (space, comma, colon, etc.) and prefixes (0x, \x, 0b, 0o, etc.) to customize the output format. Supports uppercase output option for better readability and copying.
Character Information
Click on characters in the output to view detailed Unicode information, including Unicode code points, hexadecimal representation and UTF-8 encoding, helping you better understand character encoding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Unicode Escape and Unicode Code Point?
Unicode Escape (\uXXXX) is used in JavaScript and JSON, while Unicode Code Point (U+XXXX) is the standard Unicode notation used in documentation. Both represent the same character but in different formats.
How to convert text containing special characters?
The tool automatically handles special characters and international text. Using UTF-8 hexadecimal format can most accurately represent complex characters.
Can I process large amounts of text?
Yes, the tool can handle large text input. However, very large files may slow down the browser. For best performance, it is recommended to process text in chunks.
Why do some characters display as question marks?
This usually indicates an encoding issue. Try using UTF-8 hexadecimal or Unicode format for better compatibility with international characters.
How secure is my data?
Completely secure! All conversions are performed locally in your browser, and no data is sent to any server. Your input text content and conversion results will not be uploaded, stored or recorded, completely protecting your privacy.