Big-endian is an order in which the "big end" (most significant value in the sequence) is
stored
first (at the lowest storage address). Little-endian is an order in which the "little end"
(least significant value in the sequence) is stored first. For example, in a big-endian
computer, the two bytes required for the hexadecimal number 4F52 would be stored as 4F52 in
storage (if 4F is stored at storage address 1000, for example, 52 will be at address 1001).
In a
little-endian system, it would be stored as 524F (52 at address 1000, 4F at 1001).
Explanation
Big-endian is an order in which the "big end" (most significant value in the sequence) is
stored
first (at the lowest storage address). Little-endian is an order in which the "little end"
(least significant value in the sequence) is stored first. For example, in a big-endian
computer, the two bytes required for the hexadecimal number 4F52 would be stored as 4F52 in
storage (if 4F is stored at storage address 1000, for example, 52 will be at address 1001).
In a
little-endian system, it would be stored as 524F (52 at address 1000, 4F at 1001).
This tool shows the conversion from Little Endian Format to Big Endian Format and vice versa. You can choose between the binary and the hexal number format. When entering a character that does not belong to the corresponding number format, you will be informed about it. A conversion takes place directly with the input. With the help of the Clear button, all fields are blanked.
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