Base64 Encoder/Decoder
Encode text to Base64 format or decode it back to plain text
?What is Base64?
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format. It is commonly used when there is a need to encode binary data that needs to be stored and transferred over media that are designed to deal with text.
- 1Email attachment transfer
- 2Embedding images in HTML/CSS
- 3Basic HTTP Authentication
- 4URL-safe data transmission
- 5Binary storage in databases
- 6Intermediate step in encryption
How to Use
- Choose Encode or Decode mode
- Enter text or Base64 string
- The result appears automatically
- Click Copy to copy the result
All processing is done in your browser, and files are never sent to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Base64 encoding used for?
Base64 is used to encode binary data into ASCII text, commonly for email attachments, embedding images in HTML/CSS, and data URLs.
Is Base64 encryption?
No, Base64 is an encoding scheme, not encryption. It does not provide any security or data protection.
Can I encode binary files?
This tool encodes text to Base64. For binary file encoding, you would need a file-specific Base64 encoder.