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Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Encode text or files to Base64 and decode back — Unicode-safe. Free, private, no sign-up — runs in your browser.

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Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Convert text or files to Base64 and back. Fully Unicode-safe (emoji and non-Latin scripts survive the round trip) with optional URL-safe alphabet.

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About this Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Base64 turns binary data into safe ASCII text — used in data URIs, JWT tokens, email attachments and basic auth headers. Unlike the raw btoa() function, this tool encodes through UTF-8 first, so emoji and non-Latin text round-trip correctly. File encoding produces the exact payload you would use in a data: URI.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Base64 about 33% larger?
Every 3 bytes of input become 4 output characters, so encoded data is roughly 4/3 the original size.
What is the URL-safe variant?
It replaces + with - and / with _ and drops padding, making the output safe in URLs and filenames (RFC 4648 §5). JWTs use this variant.
Is Base64 encryption?
No — it is a reversible encoding, not encryption. Anyone can decode it; never use it to hide secrets.
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