Convert Unicode to binary online using this simple and effective Unicode to binary converter. Just type your text, hit Convert, and get the binary representation instantly.
Enter any Unicode text into the tool to convert it into its binary form, using space-separated 8-bit codes.
Unicode to Binary Converter
How to Convert Unicode to Binary
To convert Unicode text to binary, you need to follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Process
- Get the Unicode code point for each character
- Convert the code point to binary
- Format the binary output (optional)
Unicode to Binary Examples
Here are some common Unicode-to-binary conversions:
| Unicode Character | Binary Representation |
|---|---|
| A | 01000001 |
| 5 | 00110101 |
| @ | 01000000 |
| 😊 (Emoji) | 11110000 10011111 10011000 10001010 |
What Is a Unicode in Binary?
Unicode is a universal character encoding standard that assigns a unique number (code point) to every character, symbol, and emoji. When converted to binary, each Unicode character is represented as a sequence of 8, 16, or 32 bits, depending on the encoding format (UTF-8, UTF-16, or UTF-32).
For example:
- The letter ‘A’ (Unicode U+0041) is
01000001in binary (UTF-8). - The Euro symbol ‘€’ (U+20AC) is
11100010 10000010 10101100in UTF-8.
What Does 1010111 Mean in Binary?
The binary code 1010111 converts to:
- Decimal: 87
- Hexadecimal: 57
- Unicode Character: ‘W’ (U+0057)
This means that in UTF-8 encoding, 1010111 represents the uppercase letter W.
Unicode to Binary Table
Below is a quick reference table for common Unicode characters and their binary equivalents:
| Character | Unicode Code Point | Binary (UTF-8) |
|---|---|---|
| A | U+0041 | 01000001 |
| a | U+0061 | 01100001 |
| 0 | U+0030 | 00110000 |
| ! | U+0021 | 00100001 |
| © | U+00A9 | 11000010 10101001 |
| 🌍 (Globe) | U+1F30D | 11110000 10011111 10001100 10001101 |
Facts About Unicode to Binary Conversion
Unicode Supports Over 1 Million Characters – Including alphabets, symbols, and emojis, each with a unique binary representation.
UTF-8 is the Most Common Encoding – It uses 1 to 4 bytes per character, making it efficient for text storage.
Binary Length Varies – A simple ASCII character (like ‘A’) uses 8 bits, while emojis may require 32 bits.
Conversion is Reversible – Binary can be decoded back to Unicode if the encoding format is known.
Used in Computing & Networking – Binary representations are essential for data storage, encryption, and digital communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I Convert Binary Back to Unicode?
Yes! Use a binary-to-Unicode converter to reverse the process.
2. Does Binary Represent All Languages?
Yes, Unicode includes characters from Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, and more, each with unique binary mappings.
3. Why Use UTF-8 Instead of UTF-16 or UTF-32?
UTF-8 is backward-compatible with ASCII and more space-efficient for English and Latin-based texts.
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