Hex to text
Turn hexadecimal bytes, such as 48 65 6c 6c 6f or 0x48 0x65, back into readable text.
Nothing leaves your device.Free and unlimited, no account needed. This tool works in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Convert hex to text online
Turn hex such as 48 65 6c 6c 6f, 0x48 0x65 or \x48\x65 back into text, read as UTF-8 so accents and emoji come out right.
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Paste the hex.
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Read it as text as you type.
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Copy the result.
Questions
What if the hex isn't text?
Bytes that aren't UTF-8 text are shown as � and you are told so. The hex may be part of a file, or text in another encoding.
Is Hex to text free?
Yes, and as often as you like. It works in your browser, so there is nothing to sign up for.
What happens to my files?
They stay on your device. Everything is worked out in your browser, so nothing you type or choose is uploaded.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in the browser on any computer, tablet or phone.
Can I use Hex to text from my own code?
You won't need to: every programming language has hashing, Base64 and URL encoding built in. This page is for quick jobs by hand.
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