About Bech32 Encoder
Bech32 is an encoding scheme primarily used for Bitcoin SegWit addresses (BIP-0173). It uses a 32-character alphabet that excludes easily confused characters (1, b, i, o) and includes a checksum for error detection. Bech32m (BIP-0350) is an updated version that fixes a weakness in the original Bech32 checksum and is used for Bitcoin Taproot addresses. The Human-Readable Part (HRP) identifies the network or purpose (e.g., 'bc' for Bitcoin mainnet, 'tb' for testnet, 'age' for AGE encryption keys). Maximum output length is 90 characters as per specification.
Input: binary bytes (text input uses UTF-8; a file retains its original bytes). Output: text.
Format reference: To Bech32 background and specification
Example
Use “Try example” to load this public sample and its settings, then run it.
Settings used in this example
| Parameter | Example value | Input and choices |
|---|---|---|
| Human-Readable Part (HRP) | "bc" | Text |
| Encoding | Bech32 | Bech32, Bech32m |
| Input Format | Raw bytes | Raw bytes, Hex |
| Mode | Generic | Generic, Bitcoin SegWit |
| Witness Version | 0 | SegWit witness version from 0 to 16; used only in Bitcoin SegWit mode. |
Input
A
Result
bc1gyufle22
Parameters
| Parameter | Default value | Input and choices |
|---|---|---|
| Human-Readable Part (HRP) | "bc" | Text |
| Encoding | Bech32 | Bech32, Bech32m |
| Input Format | Raw bytes | Raw bytes, Hex |
| Mode | Generic | Generic, Bitcoin SegWit |
| Witness Version | 0 | SegWit witness version from 0 to 16; used only in Bitcoin SegWit mode. |
Before interpreting the result
Choose a decoder for an encoded payload, an encoder for transport, or a converter for structured data. Hex and Base64 represent bytes; converting formats does not encrypt or authenticate them.
How to use this page
- Paste your input or open a local file.
- Adjust tool options if needed, then choose Run tool.
- Copy the result or download the original output bytes.
Inputs and results are not added to the public catalogue or saved in the URL. Processing happens in your browser; HTTP Request and DNS over HTTPS send the requests you explicitly run. Files up to 128 MiB can be opened; decompression and image tools may have smaller processing limits. Large results have a shortened preview. Text and HTML downloads use UTF-8; binary downloads preserve output bytes. Pasted text follows browser newline handling; open a file when exact input bytes matter.