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Hex to UTF-8 Converter

Convert hexadecimal byte sequences to UTF-8 text instantly. Perfect for developers working with character encodings, binary data, and network protocols.

Supports 0x, \x prefixes and spaces
Quick examples:

Your UTF-8 text will appear here...

πŸ“ Byte Breakdown

Hex Bytes Character Type

πŸ’‘ How to Use This Tool

Convert any hexadecimal byte sequence to UTF-8 text in seconds. Follow these simple steps:

1

Enter Hex Bytes

Paste or type hexadecimal bytes. Supports spaces, 0x, and \x formats.

2

Click Convert

Press the "Convert to UTF-8" button to decode your hex input.

3

View Result

Your decoded UTF-8 text appears instantly. Toggle "Show bytes" for details.

4

Copy Result

Click "Copy" to copy the decoded text to your clipboard.

πŸ“– About Hex to UTF-8 Converter

What is Hex to UTF-8 Conversion?

Hex to UTF-8 conversion transforms hexadecimal byte sequences into human-readable text. UTF-8 is the dominant character encoding for the web, capable of representing any character in the Unicode standard while maintaining backward compatibility with ASCII.

How Hex to UTF-8 Conversion Works

UTF-8 uses variable-length encoding (1-4 bytes per character). Each pair of hexadecimal digits represents one byte. For example:

  • 48 65 6C 6C 6F β†’ "Hello" (ASCII, 1 byte per character)
  • C3 A9 β†’ "Γ©" (2 bytes for accented character)
  • E4 B8 AD β†’ "δΈ­" (3 bytes for CJK character)
  • F0 9F 98 80 β†’ "πŸ˜€" (4 bytes for emoji)

Common Use Cases

  • Debugging Network Packets: Decode HTTP headers and payloads
  • Analyzing Binary Files: View embedded text in executables
  • Decoding Encoded Data: Convert URL-encoded or escaped hex sequences
  • Database Analysis: Interpret BLOB fields containing text
  • Reverse Engineering: Extract strings from binary data
  • API Development: Debug request/response payloads

Privacy & Security

This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data is never sent to any serverβ€”all conversion happens locally on your device.

Technical Details

  • Supports spaced and non-spaced hex input (48656C6C6F or 48 65 6C 6C 6F)
  • Handles optional "0x" and "\x" prefixes
  • Validates proper UTF-8 byte sequences
  • Displays byte-by-byte breakdown for educational purposes

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! All conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.
This tool accepts hex in multiple formats: with or without spaces (48656C6C6F or 48 65 6C 6C 6F), with 0x prefix (0x48 0x65), or with \x prefix (\x48\x65). Case-insensitive.
UTF-8 uses 1-4 bytes per character. ASCII characters (0-127) use 1 byte. Extended characters use 2-4 bytes, with leading bits indicating the byte count: 110xxxxx (2 bytes), 1110xxxx (3 bytes), or 11110xxx (4 bytes).
Invalid byte sequences are replaced with the Unicode replacement character (οΏ½). This helps identify corrupted or incorrectly encoded data.
Yes! Emoji use 4-byte UTF-8 sequences. For example, F0 9F 98 80 converts to πŸ˜€. Make sure to include all 4 bytes for each emoji.