Base64 Encoder/Decoder
Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to text with real-time conversion
Text to Base64
Enter text to encode into Base64 format
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Base64 to Text
Enter Base64 to decode back to readable text
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About Base64 Encoding
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format. It's commonly used for encoding data in email systems, URLs, and web applications where binary data needs to be transmitted over text-based protocols.
- Character Set: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, / (with = for padding)
- Encoding Ratio: Every 3 bytes become 4 characters (33% size increase)
- Common Uses: Email attachments, data URLs, API tokens, embedded images
- Safety: Text-safe for transmission over protocols that may not handle binary data