Convert Baudot to Plain Text

Decode 5-bit Baudot ITA2 sequences back into readable text and messages.

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Standard Sequence

Decode a standard Baudot binary sequence back to text.

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Mixed Mode

Decode binary containing both letters and figures.

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Comma Separated

Decode a comma-separated Baudot string.

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Baudot Decoding: How to Read 5-Bit Signals

The Decoding Process

Decoding Baudot (ITA2) requires tracking the "state" of the machine. Because each 5-bit code has two possible meanings, a decoder must look for LTRS (11111) and FIGS (11011) shift codes to know which character set to use.

Common Pitfalls

Missing Shifts: If a LTRS or FIGS code is missed, the entire following message will look like gibberish.
Endianness: Baudot codes can be written LSB-first or MSB-first. Our tool uses the standard MSB-first representation.