Utilko logo Utilko

Text to ASCII

Convert any text to its ASCII code values instantly. Get decimal, hexadecimal, or octal ASCII codes for every character in your string.

Used 41.2K times today

How to Use Text to ASCII

  1. 1

    Enter your text

    Type or paste any text to see the ASCII codes for each character.

  2. 2

    Choose output format

    Select decimal, hexadecimal, or octal representation for the ASCII codes.

  3. 3

    Copy the ASCII values

    Copy the resulting ASCII code table or the values as a comma-separated list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ASCII code?
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) assigns a numeric value (0–127) to each letter, digit, punctuation mark, and control character used in English-language computing.
Why would I need ASCII codes?
ASCII codes are used in programming (especially in C and C++), HTML entity encoding, data serialization, and low-level systems programming where you work with raw character values.
What about characters outside the ASCII range?
Characters above ASCII 127 (such as accented letters or emojis) display their Unicode code point values. The tool clearly labels these as Unicode rather than standard ASCII.

About Text to ASCII

The Text to ASCII converter on Utilko reveals the numeric codes that computers use to represent every character. By converting text to ASCII, you gain insight into how programming languages handle character data, how HTML encodes special characters, and how data is stored at the byte level. This knowledge is foundational for any software developer or computer science student.

The tool supports three display formats — decimal (the most common), hexadecimal (used in programming and color codes), and octal (used in Unix file permissions and older systems). Switch between formats instantly to match the representation required by your programming environment or learning material.

More Text Tools Tools

Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Paste any text and get a detailed breakdown in real time — no sign-up needed.

Character Counter

Count characters with and without spaces in any text instantly. Perfect for Twitter, SMS, meta descriptions, and platforms with strict character limits.

Lorem Ipsum Generator

Generate Lorem Ipsum placeholder text instantly. Choose the number of paragraphs, sentences, or words you need for mockups and design layouts.

Case Converter

Convert text to UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case, camelCase, snake_case, and more. Transform any text case instantly with one click.

Text to Slug

Convert any text or title into a clean, SEO-friendly URL slug instantly. Strips special characters, spaces, and accents automatically.

Remove Duplicate Lines

Remove duplicate lines from any text or list instantly. Keep only unique lines and optionally sort the output alphabetically.

Text Reverser

Reverse any text, words, or sentences instantly online. Mirror your string character by character or reverse word order with a single click.

ROT13 Encoder

Encode or decode text using the ROT13 cipher instantly. ROT13 is its own inverse — the same tool both encodes and decodes your message.