Endianness Converter
Swap or convert integers and hex strings between big-endian and little-endian byte order for 16, 32, and 64-bit values.
Big-Endian and Little-Endian Byte Order
Endianness describes how multi-byte integers are stored in memory. Big-endian places the most significant byte first; little-endian places the least significant byte first. Network protocols and file formats often specify one order, while x86 and many ARM systems use the other at runtime.
This tool converts unsigned 16-, 32-, and 64-bit values between decimal, hex integers, and raw byte sequences. It shows both the original byte order and the swapped order so you can verify struct layouts, packet headers, and firmware dumps. For text encodings with endian markers, see UTF-16 to UTF-8 Converter.
How to Use It
- Enter a decimal or hex integer and pick bit width to see bytes in the chosen order.
- Paste space-separated hex bytes to recover the unsigned integer value.
- Compare the swapped row when moving data between big-endian wire formats and little-endian hosts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which endianness does my CPU use?
Most desktop and mobile CPUs today are little-endian. Many network and file specifications use big-endian (network byte order).
Are signed integers supported?
This tool focuses on unsigned integers. Interpret swapped bytes manually when you need two's-complement signed values.
Why must hex byte input match the bit width?
16-bit values use 2 bytes, 32-bit use 4 bytes, and 64-bit use 8 bytes. Extra or missing digits usually mean the wrong width was selected.
Does this run online only?
Calculations run in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
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