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Hex to Text Converter

Convert hexadecimal strings to readable text and vice versa. Decode hex-encoded data instantly.. Free, no signup, works in your browser.

All conversions happen in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

About Hex to Text Converter

This hex to text converter decodes hexadecimal strings into readable text. Paste any hex-encoded string (with or without spaces, 0x prefix, or colons) and instantly see the decoded text. The tool also works in reverse — enter text to see its hexadecimal representation. Supports ASCII and UTF-8 encoding. Common uses include decoding hex dumps, network packet data, binary file contents, and encoded strings in programming. The companion tool Text to Hex is also available for encoding. All conversion happens in your browser — no data is sent to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hex formats are supported?
The converter accepts hex with or without spaces (48 65 6C 6C 6F or 48656C6C6F), with 0x prefix (0x48656C6C6F), with colons (48:65:6C:6C:6F), and mixed case. It automatically strips common separators.
Does it support Unicode/UTF-8?
Yes. The converter decodes hex bytes as UTF-8, so multi-byte Unicode characters are properly handled. For encoding, it produces UTF-8 hex bytes.
What is the reverse (text to hex)?
Use the direction toggle to switch between Hex→Text and Text→Hex modes. Or use our dedicated Text to Hex tool for more options.

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