What is Hexadecimal Encoding?

Hexadecimal (or hex) encoding is a way to represent binary data using 16 distinct symbols: 0-9 and A-F. Each byte of data is represented by two hexadecimal digits, making it easy to read and debug binary data. Hexadecimal encoding is widely used in computer science, programming, and digital electronics for representing memory addresses, color codes, and binary data in a human-readable format.
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How to use this tool

1. Select mode: Choose "Encode" to convert text to hexadecimal, or "Decode" to convert hexadecimal back to text.
2. Enter input: Paste or type your text in the input box above.
3. Automatic conversion: The tool will automatically convert your input based on the selected mode.
4. Copy result: Easily copy the converted output with a single click.
5. Error handling: Invalid hexadecimal will show an error message with details.

Common Use Cases

• Memory addresses: Representing memory locations in programming
• Color codes: RGB color values in web design (e.g., #FF0000 for red)
• Binary data: Debugging and analyzing binary files
• Network protocols: Packet analysis and debugging