Hex to Text Converter
Translate hexadecimal values into readable text and back.
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How the Hex to Text Converter Works
This tool facilitates two-way conversion between plain text (ASCII) and its hexadecimal representation. Hexadecimal (base-16) is often used in computing as a more human-readable way to represent binary-coded values.
- Text to Hex: Enter your text in the "Text" field and click "To Hex". The tool converts each character into its two-digit hexadecimal equivalent.
- Hex to Text: Enter a valid hexadecimal string in the "Hex" field (e.g., `48656c6c6f`) and click "To Text". The tool reads every pair of characters as a hex value and converts it back to its corresponding ASCII character.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is hexadecimal?
A: Hexadecimal is a base-16 numeral system. It uses sixteen distinct symbols: the numbers 0 through 9 to represent values zero to nine, and the letters A, B, C, D, E, F to represent values ten to fifteen. It's widely used in computer systems for representing binary data.
Q: Why would I use a hex converter?
A: Developers often use hex to inspect memory, debug programs, or represent colors (e.g., `#FFFFFF` for white). This tool is useful for quickly translating between raw text and its underlying hex representation for analysis or data manipulation.