Are binary files are human readable form?

What type of file is human readable?

In computing, human-readable data is often encoded as ASCII or Unicode text, rather than as binary data. In most contexts, the alternative to a human-readable representation is a machine-readable format or medium of data primarily designed for reading by electronic, mechanical or optical devices, or computers.

What is an example of human readable data?

An example of a human-readable format is a PDF document. Although PDF is a digital media, its data representation does not require any specialized equipment or computer to interpret. Moreover, the information contained in the PDF document is usually intended toward humans, not machines.

Why is binary file not readable?

This is because your editor assumes the data in text files to be encoded as text. Since the file is not encoded as text, it can not be read by the text editor.