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How to Translate Text to Binary Code

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): To translate text to binary, each character is converted into UTF-8 bytes and written as 8-bit groups of 0s and 1s. You can type or paste any word or sentence into the Text box on this page to see its binary code immediately, then copy the result with one click.

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Text is converted as UTF-8, so accents and emoji work too (é takes 2 bytes).

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Step by step

  1. Click the Text box in the translator above.
  2. Type or paste the words, sentences, or symbols you want to convert.
  3. Watch the Binary box fill in automatically with 8-bit groups.
  4. Click Copy to save the binary output to your clipboard.

At a glance

Input typeBytes per characterExample
Standard English letter1 byte (8 bits)H = 01001000
Accented letter2 bytes (16 bits)é = 11000011 10101001
Space or punctuation1 byte (8 bits)Space = 00100000
Emoji4 bytes (32 bits)Supported via UTF-8

Related questions

How does an English to binary translator handle spaces?

Spaces are treated as characters just like letters. In UTF-8, a standard space is encoded as one byte: 00100000.

Can I use this as a word to binary translator for accented letters?

Yes, because the tool uses UTF-8 encoding, accented letters like é or ñ are supported and automatically take two bytes.

Is there a sign-up or limit to use the binary code translator?

No, the translator is completely free, requires no sign-up, and runs directly in your browser.

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Updated November 14, 2026.