UNHEX

Converts a hexadecimal representation to the binary equivalent.

Syntax

UNHEX(expression)

Arguments

expression

A hexadecimal expression, in upper or lower case.

Return Type

Binary data.

Examples

SELECT HEX('ohai');
+-------------+
| HEX('ohai') |
+-------------+
| 6F686169    |
+-------------+
SELECT UNHEX('6F686169');
+-------------------+
| UNHEX('6F686169') |
+-------------------+
| ohai              |
+-------------------+

Last modified: February 27, 2023

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