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Base64 Encode/Decode

Free online Base64 encoder and decoder tool. Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to plain text instantly. Supports UTF-8, URL-safe encoding, MIME, and file data URIs. Essential for web developers handling API tokens, authentication headers, and embedded resources. 100% browser-based.

100% browser-based — your data never leaves your device

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Encode or decode Base64 text instantly in your browser.

Bidirectional

Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to plain text with a single toggle.

UTF-8 Support

Handles Unicode and special characters with proper UTF-8 encoding.

URL-Safe Mode

Option to use URL-safe Base64 encoding (replacing +/ with -_).

File Support

Encode small files or images to Base64 data URIs.

How to Use

1

Choose mode

Select Encode to convert text to Base64 or Decode to convert Base64 back to text.

2

Enter your data

Type or paste your text into the input area.

3

Convert and copy

Click Encode or Decode, then copy the result to your clipboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding that represents binary data in an ASCII string format using 64 characters.

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What is Base64 Encode/Decode?

Base64 Encode/Decode is a free online text tool that encode or decode base64 text instantly in your browser. It works entirely in your browser — no downloads, no installations, and no server uploads required. content writers, developers, technical writers use Base64 Encode/Decode when they need a fast, privacy-respecting way to process text data without installing additional software. It supports capabilities such as bidirectional, utf-8 support, url-safe mode. Additional features include file support. Common use cases include encoding binary data for inclusion in json or xml payloads, decoding base64-encoded api tokens and authentication headers, embedding small images as base64 data uris in html or css. All processing happens locally using modern browser APIs, which means your data never leaves your device. This makes Base64 Encode/Decode ideal for working with sensitive data, proprietary code, or any situation where privacy matters.

Base64 Encode/Decode Overview

Base64 Encode/Decode is a free online text tool that helps you encode or decode base64 text instantly in your browser. Key capabilities include bidirectional, utf-8 support, url-safe mode. All processing is done locally in your browser — no data is uploaded, stored, or shared with any server. There are no sign-ups, no file size limits, and no hidden charges. It is commonly used to encoding binary data for inclusion in json or xml payloads.

How to Use Base64 Encode/Decode

1

Choose mode

Select Encode to convert text to Base64 or Decode to convert Base64 back to text.

2

Enter your data

Type or paste your text into the input area.

3

Convert and copy

Click Encode or Decode, then copy the result to your clipboard.

Technical Specifications

CategoryDetails
Input LimitsMaximum input length: Browser memory bound
Encoding support: UTF-8, UTF-16, ASCII, ISO-8859-1, Windows-1252
Supported FormatsPlain text, UTF-8, ASCII, Unicode, Percent-encoding (RFC 3986)
Browser Engine
  • TextEncoder / TextDecoder API
  • Native String.prototype methods (ES2026)
  • Intl API for locale-aware transformations

All operations run entirely in your browser using built-in Text APIs. No server uploads, no data storage, and no third-party requests.

When to Use Base64 Encode/Decode

Base64 Encode/Decode is ideal when you need to encoding binary data for inclusion in json or xml payloads without installing software or uploading data to a server. Since everything runs in your browser, there is no setup time and no risk of your data being stored on external servers. For for advanced text manipulation within an IDE, consider using VS Code. For for batch text processing on servers, sed/awk (command-line) may be a better fit. Base64 Encode/Decode fills the gap between heavyweight desktop tools and insecure online services that require uploading your data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Base64 Encode/Decode send my data to any server?

No. Base64 Encode/Decode processes everything entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type, paste, or upload is ever transmitted to any server. Your data never leaves your device.

What is Base64?

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding that represents binary data in an ASCII string format using 64 characters.

Is my data secure?

Yes. All encoding/decoding happens locally in your browser — nothing is sent to any server.

Key Features

Bidirectional

Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to plain text with a single toggle.

UTF-8 Support

Handles Unicode and special characters with proper UTF-8 encoding.

URL-Safe Mode

Option to use URL-safe Base64 encoding (replacing +/ with -_).

File Support

Encode small files or images to Base64 data URIs.

Common Use Cases

Base64 Encode/Decode is useful in a variety of scenarios across different workflows:

Encoding binary data for inclusion in JSON or XML payloads

Decoding Base64-encoded API tokens and authentication headers

Embedding small images as Base64 data URIs in HTML or CSS

Tips & Best Practices

Base64 increases size

Base64 encoding increases data size by approximately 33%. For large payloads, consider using binary formats instead.

Use URL-safe variant

When including Base64 in URLs, use the URL-safe variant where + is replaced with - and / with _ to avoid encoding issues.

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