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OR Binary Values

Quickly calculate bitwise OR of a bunch of binary values. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

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Output

The result appears here as you type.

How to use OR Binary Values

  1. 1. List the values to combine. Paste two or more binary numbers separated by spaces or newlines, such as 1010 1100. All the operands are folded together with OR, however many you provide.
  2. 2. See which columns light up. A result bit is 1 whenever any operand has a 1 in that position, so 1010 OR 1100 yields 1110. Only positions where every input is 0 stay 0.
  3. 3. Copy the merged result. Copy the ORed value from the output pane into your code, config or notes. Adding another operand to the input immediately merges its set bits into the result.

When to use OR Binary Values

OR Binary Values unions the set bits of every number you paste, which is precisely how software combines flags and permissions. Whenever you would write a | b in code but want to see the actual bits involved, this tool shows the merge column by column with no compiler required.

  • Combining permission flags. Unix mode bits and API permission masks combine with OR. Paste read, write and execute masks as binary and see the merged mode you would pass to chmod or the SDK.
  • Merging feature flag defaults with overrides. A service ORs its baseline capability mask with a per-tenant override. Reproduce the merge here with real values from both configs to confirm which capabilities end up enabled.
  • Setting bits in a register. Datasheets instruct you to OR a constant into a control register to enable a feature. Preview the exact post-write register contents by ORing the current value with the constant.
  • Filling an OR truth table row. When drawing gate diagrams for a class, evaluate each input pair here rather than by inspection. Machine-checked rows keep the whole worksheet free of copied mistakes.

Examples

OR two binary values

Input

1010 1100

Output

1110

OR a longer list

Input

0001 0010 0100

Output

0111

About the OR Binary Values tool

OR Binary Values does its work locally, right in the browser. Quickly calculate bitwise OR of a bunch of binary values. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.

It belongs to the Binary Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 112 small, focused Binary utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.

There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. 2 worked examples further down the page show exactly what the tool produces for real inputs.

Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.

Frequently asked questions

Is OR Binary Values free to use?

Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.

Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?

Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.

How much text can I process at once?

There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.

Do I need to sign up or install anything?

No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.

How do I use the result?

The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.

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