Base64 Encoder & Decoder - Convert Text and Files

Convert text to Base64 and Base64 to text

Base64 Encoder and Decoder Guide

Text and File Encoding

Convert text and files to Base64 format for secure data transmission and storage. Supports UTF-8 text encoding and various file types including images, documents, and binary files.

Secure Data Transfer

Base64 encoding ensures safe transmission of binary data through text-based protocols. Ideal for email attachments, API communications, and data embedding in HTML/CSS/JavaScript.

Instant Conversion

Real-time encoding and decoding with support for large files and text strings. Copy results directly to clipboard for easy integration into your projects.

Common Use Cases

  • Web Development: Embed images and fonts directly in CSS/HTML
  • API Integration: Format binary data for JSON payloads
  • Email Systems: Encode attachments for MIME format
  • Data Storage: Store binary data in text-based databases

Technical Information

  • Base64 uses 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /)
  • Padding with '=' ensures proper decoding
  • Output is ~33% larger than input
  • Supports UTF-8 character encoding