Text to Hex Converter
Convert text to hexadecimal or decode hex back to text. Each character becomes its hex code point value.
About This Free Online Text to Hex Converter
Our free online text to hex converter lets you instantly convert between plain text and hexadecimal codes. Each character is represented by its hex code point value — for example, "A" becomes "41" and "hello" becomes "68 65 6C 6C 6F". Both directions are supported with auto-detection: type text to get hex codes, or paste hex codes to decode them back to text.
Features of Our Text to Hex Converter
- Convert text to hexadecimal code values
- Decode hexadecimal codes back to text
- Auto-detection — type text or paste hex codes
- Both textareas editable with swap button
- Copy hex or text to clipboard
- 100% private — browser-only processing
How to Use the Text to Hex Converter
Using this tool is simple and requires no signup or registration. Follow these steps:
- Type or paste text to convert it to hexadecimal codes.
- Paste hex codes (e.g., "48 65 6C 6C 6F") to decode them back to text.
- Use the swap button (↕) to exchange contents of both boxes.
- Click Copy to save the result.
Frequently Asked Questions About Text to Hex Converter
What is hexadecimal?
Hexadecimal (hex) is a base-16 number system that uses digits 0-9 and letters A-F. In computing, each byte (8 bits) is represented by two hex digits. For example, the letter "A" (ASCII 65) is "41" in hex.
What is the difference between hex and ASCII?
ASCII shows the decimal value of each character (e.g., "A" = 65). Hex shows the same value in base-16 (e.g., "A" = 41). Both represent the same underlying data in different number systems.
Why Choose Text Toolbox?
Text Toolbox provides free, private, and instant online text tools. Unlike other text utility websites that require signup accounts or send your data to servers, all our tools process your text entirely in your browser. This means your content never leaves your device — we cannot see it, store it, or share it. Our tools are fast, lightweight, and work on any device with a modern web browser.