Base64 Encode/Decode
Encode and decode text to and from Base64 format instantly
Tips & Important Information
- 1Base64 encoding converts binary data into ASCII text format, making it safe for transmission over text-based protocols.
- 2Base64 is commonly used for encoding email attachments, embedding images in HTML/CSS, and storing complex data in JSON/XML.
- 3Base64 encoding increases data size by approximately 33% due to its encoding scheme.
- 4Base64 is not encryption - it's simply an encoding format. Don't use it to protect sensitive information.
- 5Base64 encoded strings only contain characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /, and = for padding.