ABHex Decode

What is hexadecimal decoding?

Hexadecimal decoding converts pairs of hex digits (0-9, A-F) into their corresponding ASCII characters. Each pair represents one byte of data, which translates to a single character in the ASCII table.

How should hex input be formatted?

Enter hexadecimal values as pairs of digits (00-FF). You can use uppercase or lowercase letters, and spaces or line breaks between pairs are optional. For example: "48656c6c6f" or "48 65 6C 6C 6F" both decode to "Hello".

What characters can be decoded?

Any ASCII character (0-127) can be decoded, including letters, numbers, punctuation, and control characters. Extended ASCII (128-255) characters are also supported, though they may display differently depending on your system.

When is hex decoding used?

Hex decoding is commonly used in computer programming, debugging, data transmission, file analysis, and cryptography. It's essential for understanding binary data represented in human-readable hex format.