Hex to Text Converter
Decode a hexadecimal string into plain UTF-8 text instantly.
Hex Input:
Spaces, commas, and 0x prefixes are ignored automatically.
Decoded Text:
How to Decode Hex to Text
Paste a hexadecimal string into the box above and it decodes to plain text instantly. Each pair of hex digits represents one byte, which is interpreted as UTF-8 so accented letters and symbols decode correctly. Spaces, commas, and 0x prefixes between pairs are ignored automatically.
Example
The hex string 48 65 6c 6c 6f (or 48656c6c6f without spaces) decodes to "Hello".
Common Use Cases
- Reading hex-encoded strings found in network packets, logs, or memory dumps.
- Decoding hex data copied from a debugger or programming exercise.
- Solving puzzles, CTF challenges, or escape rooms that hide messages in hex.
FAQs
Does the hex string need spaces between bytes?
No — you can paste hex with spaces, commas, or 0x prefixes between byte pairs, or one continuous string with no separators at all. All of these formats decode correctly.
What if my hex string has an odd number of digits?
Hex bytes are always represented by two digits, so a string with an odd digit count is invalid and the tool shows an error instead of guessing at a partial byte.
Does this tool also encode text to hex?
This page is decode-only, for a simpler, focused experience. Use our separate Text to Hex tool if you need to convert plain text into a hex string instead.