Convert Unicode to Any Base
Convert Unicode text to any radix. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Convert Unicode to Any Base
- 1. Paste the text you want converted. Paste the Unicode text you want expressed as numbers. Every character in the input, letters, symbols, or emoji, becomes a numeric value ready to convert to whichever radix you choose next.
- 2. Set the Base and Separator. Set Base to the radix you need, such as 16 for hex, 8 for octal, or 36 for compact alphanumeric output, and set Separator to the character placed between each value, like a space or comma.
- 3. Copy the converted values. Copy the string of converted numbers from the output pane. Paste it into code, a spreadsheet cell, or a data format that expects character values in that specific radix.
When to use Convert Unicode to Any Base
Convert Unicode to Any Base turns text into numeric values in whatever radix a project needs, beyond the usual hex, octal, or decimal presets. It is built for cases where a system, cipher, or file format expects character codes in an unusual base like 3, 20, or 36.
- Building a custom encoding scheme. A hobby project or puzzle needs character codes expressed in base 36 to keep the output compact and alphanumeric, and this tool produces that conversion directly without writing a script.
- Matching a legacy protocol's radix. An embedded device or old file format stores text as values in base 8 or another unusual radix, and you need to verify or hand-craft a few bytes that match its expected encoding.
- Solving a base-conversion puzzle. A CTF challenge or logic puzzle hides a message as character codes in an odd base like 13 or 20, and converting the ciphertext back and forth helps you check a guess quickly.
- Teaching how radices work. You want to show that the same text can be represented in base 2, base 16, or base 36 and that only the radix, not the underlying value, is changing between them.
Examples
Base 16
Input
AB
Output
41 42
About the Convert Unicode to Any Base tool
Convert Unicode to Any Base runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Convert Unicode text to any radix. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's Unicode Tools section, 98 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
You can shape the output with 2 settings, including Base and Separator, and the result refreshes the moment you change one. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is Convert Unicode to Any Base free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.