How to Use the Base64 Tool
Select the mode (Encode or Decode) at the top. Paste your text or Base64 string into the input area. The converted result will appear instantly in the output area below.
FAQs
What is Base64 encoding?
Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary data (such as images or non-ASCII text) into an ASCII string format. It uses 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /) and '=' for padding.
Why use Base64?
Base64 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 textual data. This ensures that the data remains intact without modification during transport, such as embedding images in HTML/CSS.
Is Base64 secure encryption?
No. Base64 is encoding, not encryption. It provides no security. Anyone can easily decode a Base64 string back to its original form. Do not use Base64 to hide passwords or sensitive data.
Key Benefits
- Encode ASCII text to Base64
- Decode Base64 to readable text
- Real-time, instant conversion
- One-click copy to clipboard
- 100% private processing
- Free and easy to use