Binary Translator

About This Tool

Understanding Text Encodings: Digital text can be encoded in various formats. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) uses a fixed 1 byte (8 bits) per character, which makes conversion to and from binary straightforward. In contrast, UTF-8 encoding employs a variable-length scheme, where characters can use one to four bytes. This tool is optimized for fixed-length ASCII conversions, ensuring consistency and reliability.

Conversion Process: The conversion process is divided into two parts:

Text to Binary

1. For each character c in the input text, determine its ASCII decimal value:
   A = ASCII(c)
2. Convert A to its binary representation:
   B = bin(A)
3. Pad B to ensure an 8-bit representation:
   B = pad(bin(A), 8)

Example: "A" → 01000001 (since 65 in decimal = 01000001 in binary)

Binary to Text

1. Split the input binary string into 8-bit segments (B).
2. Convert each segment B into its decimal equivalent:
   A = dec(B)
3. Map the decimal value back to its ASCII character:
   c = ASCII⁻¹(A)
4. Concatenate the resulting characters to form the final text.

Real-World Example: Consider the binary sequence:
01010000 01101100 01100001 01101110 01110100 00100000 01110100 01110010 01100101 01100101 01110011
This sequence converts to the text "Plant trees".

Complete ASCII Conversion Table

Usage Instructions:
1. Paste your text or binary code into the input box above.
2. Choose the desired conversion mode ("Text to Binary" or "Binary to Text").
3. Click the "Translate" button to view the conversion result.
4. Review the detailed conversion steps and refer to the ASCII table as needed.

This tool not only performs conversions but also educates on the fundamental principles of digital encoding and base conversion. It is an invaluable resource for understanding how characters are represented in computers.