Hex ↔ ASCII

Convert between hexadecimal and ASCII text. Translate hex strings to readable text and vice versa. Free online hex converter for developers.

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Features

Convert hexadecimal strings to ASCII text
Convert ASCII text to hexadecimal representation
Support for various hex formats (with/without 0x prefix)
Handle space-separated and continuous hex strings
Real-time bidirectional conversion

Common Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

How does hex to ASCII conversion work?

Each pair of hexadecimal digits represents one byte (0-255), which maps to an ASCII character. For example, 48 65 6C 6C 6F converts to 'Hello' because 0x48=H, 0x65=e, 0x6C=l, 0x6F=o.

What hex formats are supported?

This tool accepts hex with or without 0x prefix, space-separated pairs (48 65 6C), continuous strings (48656C), and colon-separated (48:65:6C) formats.

Can this handle non-ASCII characters?

This tool works with standard ASCII (0-127). For extended characters beyond ASCII, consider using a UTF-8 hex converter.

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