Hex Encode

What is Hex Encode?

Hexadecimal (Hex) encoding represents binary data using base-16 notation with characters 0-9 and A-F. Each byte is represented by exactly two hexadecimal digits, making it straightforward to read and debug. It's the most common way to display raw binary data in a human-readable format.

How to Use Hex Encode

1. Enter or paste your text into the input field. 2. The Hex encoded result appears instantly in the output field. 3. Click "Copy" to copy the encoded text to your clipboard. 4. Use "Clear" to reset and start over.

When to Use Hex Encode

Use Hex encoding when debugging binary data, displaying hash outputs, showing color codes, or inspecting memory dumps and raw file contents.

How Hex Encode Works

Each byte (8 bits) is split into two 4-bit nibbles. Each nibble (0-15) is represented by a single hex character (0-9, A-F). For example, byte 255 becomes "FF", and byte 0 becomes "00". This doubles the data size but maintains a 1:1 byte-to-representation ratio.

Common Use Cases

• Debugging binary data
• Color codes in CSS/HTML
• Memory addresses
• Hash digest display (MD5, SHA)
• MAC addresses
• Binary file viewers/editors
• Character encoding inspection