Encoding & Decoding

Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 strings back to text.

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How to Use Base64 Encoder/Decoder

  1. Enter or paste your input in the text area above
  2. The tool will process your input automatically or click the action button
  3. Copy the result using the copy button

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Base64 encoding?

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format.

When should I use Base64?

Base64 is commonly used for encoding data in emails, embedding images in HTML/CSS, and transmitting binary data over text-based protocols.

Sources & references

Primary references: RFC 4648: Base-N Encodings.

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