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Hex to Text Converter

Convert hexadecimal to text and vice versa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is hexadecimal?

Hexadecimal (hex) is a base-16 number system using digits 0-9 and letters A-F. Each pair of hex digits represents one character.

When is hex encoding used?

Hex encoding is used in programming, networking, color codes (#FF0000), and representing binary data as text.

Can I convert emojis to hex?

Basic emojis work, but complex multi-byte Unicode characters may not convert correctly with this simple tool.

Do I need spaces between hex pairs?

No. The converter automatically handles hex strings with or without spaces.

What's the difference between hex and Base64?

Hex uses 2 characters per byte (0-9, A-F). Base64 uses fewer characters per byte but includes more symbols, making it more compact.