Hex Decode
Decode hexadecimal (Base16) back to text.
Decode hexadecimal back to text. Free, offline, runs in your browser. Read more Show less
What is hex decoding?
Hex decoding reverses hex encoding: it turns a string like 616263 back into bytes, then decodes those bytes as UTF-8 text.
How to decode
Paste hex. Whitespace, colons, dashes, and 0x prefixes are automatically ignored. Uppercase and lowercase are both accepted.
For example, 616263 decodes to abc.
FAQ
Why does the output look like garbage?
The decoded bytes are not valid UTF-8. That is expected for binary data (images, signatures, encrypted output).
What if the hex has an odd number of digits?
This tool will throw an error. Every hex byte requires exactly two digits.
Loads a test value into the form