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Hex Decoder

This free and open-source tool allows you to easily decode hexadecimal (hex) encoded text back to its original format. Hex encoding is a method of representing binary data using a set of 16 characters (0-9 and A-F).

What is Hex Decoding?

Hex decoding is the process of converting hex-encoded text back to its original form. It reverses the hex encoding process, transforming pairs of hexadecimal digits back into their corresponding byte values.

How to Use

  1. Enter or paste your hex-encoded text into the input box.
  2. The tool will automatically decode the input and display the result in the output box.
  3. Click the "Copy" button to copy the decoded text to your clipboard.

Features

  • Real-time hex decoding
  • Support for standard hex input (with or without '0x' prefix)
  • One-click copy to clipboard
  • Clear button to reset input and output

Use Cases

  • Decoding hex-encoded data in various applications
  • Retrieving original content from hex-encoded strings
  • Analyzing binary data represented in hex format
  • Debugging applications that use hex encoding

How It Works

The decoder processes the input by:

  1. Removing any '0x' prefix if present
  2. Grouping the hex characters into pairs
  3. Converting each pair to its corresponding byte value
  4. Interpreting the byte values as ASCII characters or raw binary data

Privacy and Security

This tool performs all decoding operations directly in your browser. No data is sent to any external server, ensuring that your information remains private and secure.

Note

While hex encoding can represent binary data in a human-readable format, it is not a form of encryption. Sensitive information should not be protected solely by hex encoding.