Converting any file into binary in java

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Anyone know how can I read any file in binary using Java? I want to be able to read any image, document, pdf etc as a stream of binary digits. Thanks

ZoFreX · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-25 15:01:54Z

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Sounds like you want FileInputStream! You may find the Basic I/O tutorial useful too.

answered Feb 25, 2011 at 15:01

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wesoly · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-25 15:03:45Z

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use FileInputStream

FileInputStream is meant for reading streams of raw bytes such as image data. For reading streams of characters, consider using FileReader.

answered Feb 25, 2011 at 15:03

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