Text to Hex
Text to Hex is a free online encoder that helps you encode UTF-8 text as a hex string; lowercase, uppercase, space-separated or 0x-prefixed. Text to Hex uses 2 input fields, returns 2 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.
Key facts
- Inputs
- 2 fields: Text and Format
- Outputs
- 2 values: Hex and Byte length
- Runtime
- your browser on the device
- Mode
- Encoder
- Privacy
- Files and text stay in the browser session.
- Cost
- $0, no account required
How to use Text to Hex
- 1
Paste or fill in the input
Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.
- 2
Run the utility
Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.
- 3
Copy the output
Copy the output value you need from the result panel.
Text to Hex details
First, enter Text in Text to Hex. Next, review Hex and Byte length. Additionally, Text to Hex uses 2 input fields and 2 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.
Convert any UTF-8 string into its hex byte representation. Pick lowercase or uppercase output, optionally insert spaces between bytes, or prefix each byte with 0x for embedding in C/Java source. Runs entirely in your browser.
Common searches
- text to hex
- string to hex
- ascii to hex
- utf8 to hex
- hex encoder
- hex encode
Related tools
Tools that work with the same formats — most users open one of these next.
Hex to Text
Decode a hex string back to UTF-8 text — accepts 0x prefixes, spaces, and any case.
Binary to Text
Decode 8-bit binary (groups of 0/1) back to UTF-8 text — space- or comma-separated.
Text to Binary
Encode UTF-8 text as 8-bit binary groups — choose space, comma or no separator.
Base32 Encode
Encode UTF-8 text to RFC 4648 Base32 — alphabet A-Z and 2-7, with = padding. Useful for TOTP secrets and DNS-safe identifiers.
Quoted-Printable Encode
Encode text to Quoted-Printable (RFC 2045) — for email bodies. Non-ASCII bytes become =XX, lines soft-wrap at 76 columns.
Base64 Encode
Encode any text to Base64 (and URL-safe Base64) — runs locally in your browser, free and online.
Frequently asked
What is Text to Hex?
Text to Hex is a free online encoder that helps you encode UTF-8 text as a hex string; lowercase, uppercase, space-separated or 0x-prefixed. Text to Hex uses 2 input fields, returns 2 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.
What inputs and outputs does Text to Hex use?
Text to Hex uses 2 input fields: Text and Format. Text to Hex returns 2 output values: Hex and Byte length.
Do my files and data stay private?
Yes. Text to Hex runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.
How do I use Text to Hex?
Open Text to Hex, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. Text to Hex runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.
Which browsers does Text to Hex support?
Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. Text to Hex uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.