About Hex Content Encoder
Converts special characters in a string to hexadecimal. This format is used by SNORT for representing hex within ASCII text. e.g. foo=bar becomes foo|3d|bar.
Input: binary bytes (text input uses UTF-8; a file retains its original bytes). Output: text.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Convert | All chars | Only special chars, Only special chars including spaces, All chars |
| Print spaces between bytes | false | On or off |
Input
ABC
Result
|414243|
Parameters
| Parameter | Default value | Input and choices |
|---|---|---|
| Convert | Only special chars | Only special chars, Only special chars including spaces, All chars |
| Print spaces between bytes | false | On or off |
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.