ASCII Converter: Text to ASCII Code with Table | Free Online Tool
39 usesDecimal (DEC)
Hexadecimal (HEX)
Binary (BIN)
ASCII Table
ASCII Converter Tips
Text to ASCII Codes
Enter text to instantly see ASCII values in decimal, hexadecimal, and binary formats simultaneously.
Bidirectional Conversion
Convert text to ASCII or enter decimal/hex/binary codes to decode back to text characters.
Complete ASCII Table
Browse the full 128-character ASCII table with decimal values, hex codes, and character representations.
Browser-Based Tool
All conversion happens locally. No data is sent to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert text to ASCII?
Type text in the input area. The decimal, hex, and binary ASCII values appear instantly below.
How do I convert ASCII codes to text?
Enter space-separated decimal, hex, or binary values in the respective fields to decode to text.
What is the ASCII table?
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a 7-bit character encoding with 128 characters including control codes, letters, digits, and symbols.
Is this ASCII converter free?
Yes, completely free with no limits.
Does this ASCII converter show decimal, hexadecimal, and binary codes at the same time?
Yes, absolutely! When you type or paste text into the input area, our converter instantly displays the corresponding ASCII values in three formats: decimal, hexadecimal, and binary. This simultaneous conversion across all three common representations makes it quick and efficient for developers, students, or anyone needing to work with different numeric bases for ASCII characters without switching tools or views.
When should I use ASCII decimal, hexadecimal, or binary codes for specific tasks?
Each ASCII representation serves different purposes. Decimal codes are common for basic display or simple calculations. Hexadecimal is frequently used in programming, low-level data representation, and debugging due to its conciseness and ease of mapping to binary. Binary codes are the machine's native language, crucial for understanding how computers store data at the most fundamental level, often used in networking or embedded systems. Our converter provides all three for versatile application.
What's the character limit for text input?
You can input up to 256 characters at once. This covers most short text strings. If you need to convert longer passages, just break them into chunks of 256 characters or fewer and convert them separately. It's a handy way to handle anything from single words to a decent paragraph.
How to Use the ASCII Converter
- Enter text to convert to ASCII codes
- View decimal, hex, and binary outputs
- Enter codes in any field to decode to text
- Browse the ASCII reference table below