Text Encoder & Converter
24 conversion types including Base64, URL encoding, HTML entities, Hex, Binary, Unicode Escape, ASCII, SHA hashes, Morse code, and Caesar cipher
About Text Encoder & Converter
This tool provides 24 text conversion types in one place. Encoding converts text to a different representation for safe transmission or storage (Base64, URL encoding, HTML entities). Hashing creates a one-way fingerprint of your data (SHA-256, SHA-1, SHA-512). Ciphers apply simple transformations for fun or basic obfuscation (Caesar cipher, ROT13, Morse code). All conversions run entirely in your browser.
FAQ
- What is URL encoding?
- URL encoding (also called percent encoding) converts characters that are not safe in URLs into a %XX format. For example, a space becomes %20 and & becomes %26. This ensures that URLs remain valid even when they contain special characters.
- What is the difference between encoding and hashing?
- Encoding (like Base64 or URL encoding) is reversible — the original data can be recovered by decoding. Hashing (like SHA-256) is one-way and irreversible — it generates a fixed-length fingerprint of the data that cannot be undone. Hashing is used for passwords and data integrity, not for storing data.
- Can I decode a SHA-256 hash?
- No. SHA-256 is a one-way cryptographic hash function. It is mathematically impossible to reverse a SHA-256 hash back to the original input. This is by design — hashes are used to verify data integrity, not to store recoverable data.
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