Base64 Encoder / Decoder
Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to readable text, with full UTF-8 support.
Quickly convert text to and from Base64 encoding for use in URLs, data payloads or configs.
How to use it
- 1Choose encode or decode mode.
- 2Paste or type your text.
- 3Copy the result instantly.
Base64 encode / decode
Convert text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to text, with full UTF-8 support.
Base64 output
Fill in the fields above and your result will appear here.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Base64 used for?
- Base64 encodes binary or text data into ASCII characters, commonly used in URLs, emails and data transfer formats.
- Why did decoding fail?
- The input must be valid Base64 text; extra spaces or invalid characters will cause decoding to fail.
- Does this support special characters?
- Yes, this tool uses UTF-8 safe encoding so accented letters and emoji round-trip correctly.
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