Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Base64 Info

Characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /

Padding: = (equals sign)

URL Safe: Replaces + with - and / with _

Size Increase: ~33% larger than original

Common Use Cases

  • Email attachments
  • Data URLs for images
  • API data transmission
  • Configuration files
  • Embedding binary data

What is Base64 Encoder/Decoder?

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in ASCII format. This tool can encode text, files, and images to Base64, or decode Base64 back to its original format. It supports both standard and URL-safe Base64 encoding.

How to use Base64 Converter?

Choose encode or decode operation, select your input type (text, file, or URL), enter your data, optionally enable URL-safe encoding, then click the process button. You can swap input and output for quick reverse operations.

What is URL-safe Base64?

URL-safe Base64 replaces characters that have special meaning in URLs:
• Standard: Uses + and / characters
• URL-safe: Uses - and _ instead
This prevents issues when Base64 data is used in URLs or filenames.

Base64 Encoder/Decoder: Frequently asked questions

Here are some commonly asked questions about base64 encoder and decoder tool:

What is the best feature of Base64 Encoder/Decoder?

The best feature of this tool is that it supports encoding and decoding of not just text but also files and images. You can upload any file or provide an image URL to convert it to base64 format, making it versatile for various use cases.

Is Base64 Encoder/Decoder safe to use?

Yes, Base64 Encoder/Decoder is safe to use. It performs encoding and decoding operations locally in your browser, so your data is not sent to any server. However, avoid using it for sensitive or confidential data.

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