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Base64 Encoder and Decoder

Encode any text to Base64 or decode a Base64 string back to plain text. Runs entirely in your browser and nothing is sent to any server.

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When would you use this?

Base64 encoding comes up more often than you'd think in web development. Embedding small images in CSS as data URIs, working with JWT tokens, encoding binary data for APIs, or just figuring out what that encoded string in a config file actually says. This tool encodes and decodes instantly in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.

Common Questions

What is Base64 encoding used for?

Is Base64 the same as encryption?