IP Binary Converter
Convert IPv4 addresses to binary format and vice versa. Each decimal octet is converted to its 8-bit binary representation.
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Readme
What is binary representation of an IP address?
An IP address in binary is the representation of each decimal octet (the numbers between dots) as an 8-bit binary number. For example, the IP address 192.168.1.1 becomes 11000000.10101000.00000001.00000001 in binary. This conversion is fundamental to understanding how computers process and route network traffic, as all IP operations at the hardware level occur in binary form.
Tool description
This tool converts IPv4 addresses between decimal and binary formats. Enter a standard IP address (like 192.168.1.1) to see its binary representation, or input a binary IP address to convert it back to decimal format. Each octet is converted to its 8-bit binary equivalent, maintaining the dot notation for easy readability.
Examples
Decimal to Binary:
- Input:
192.168.1.1 - Output:
11000000.10101000.00000001.00000001
Binary to Decimal:
- Input:
11000000.10101000.00000001.00000001 - Output:
192.168.1.1
Features
- Bidirectional conversion between decimal and binary IP formats
- Validates IP address format and range (0-255 per octet)
- Maintains dot notation for clarity
- Ensures each binary octet is exactly 8 bits
- Real-time conversion with error handling
Use cases
- Network troubleshooting and subnet mask calculations
- Learning networking fundamentals and IP addressing
- Understanding how routers process IP packets
- Preparing for networking certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)
- Debugging network configuration issues