How to encode and decode Base64
Enter plain text and choose Encode to create a Base64 representation. To reverse the process, paste a Base64 string and choose Decode. The result appears alongside your input, ready to copy. This tool uses browser functions and does not upload the text you process.
What Base64 is used for
Base64 represents binary data using a limited set of text characters. It is commonly used to carry data through systems designed for text, such as email formats and data URLs. Encoding is not encryption: anyone can decode Base64, so never use it to protect passwords or confidential information.
Common issues
Base64 text can include padding characters at the end. When decoding, make sure you copied the complete string and that it uses a compatible character set. This simple utility works with UTF-8 text in modern browsers.