🔣Base64 Encoder/Decoder

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

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About Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode any text or data to Base64 format or decode Base64 strings back to readable plain text. Base64 encoding is widely used to safely transmit binary data over text-based protocols. This tool handles encoding and decoding instantly in your browser with no server uploads required.

How to Use Base64 Encoder/Decoder

1
Enter your text
Paste the text or Base64 string you want to convert.
2
Choose direction
Click Encode to convert to Base64, or Decode to convert Base64 back to text.
3
Copy the result
Copy the output for use in your application.

Common Use Cases

Encoding credentials for HTTP Basic Auth headers
Embedding small data payloads in JSON or XML
Decoding Base64 strings from API responses
Storing binary data in text-based configuration files

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Base64 used for?

Base64 is used to encode binary data such as images, files, and credentials so they can be safely embedded in text-based formats like JSON, XML, or email.

Can I encode images with this tool?

This tool encodes and decodes text strings. For full image-to-Base64 conversion, use the Image to Base64 tool.

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