How to Convert Binary to Text (ASCII)

Each character in text is represented by an ASCII code. ASCII uses 8 bits (1 byte) for each character. To convert binary to text:

1. Split the binary string into groups of 8 bits.
2. Convert each 8-bit group into its decimal equivalent.
3. Find the ASCII character that matches that decimal value.

Example: Convert 01001000 01101001

• 01001000 → 72 → H
• 01101001 → 105 → i

Binary 01001000 01101001 = Text "Hi"

Why It Matters

This conversion is fundamental in computing—text messages, files, and protocols are stored and transmitted as binary, then interpreted as characters for humans to read.