How does text become binary?

Each character is converted to its UTF-8 bytes, then each byte is written as eight 0s and 1s.

Can I convert binary back to text?

Yes. Paste binary and it decodes back into the original text.

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How does text become binary?: Each character is converted to its UTF-8 bytes, then each byte is written as eight 0s and 1s.
Can I convert binary back to text?: Yes. Paste binary and it decodes back into the original text.