Text to Base64

What is Base64?

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format. It's commonly used for encoding data that needs to be stored and transferred over media designed to deal with text.

How to Use

• Enter text in the input area to encode to Base64
• Enter Base64 in the input area to decode to text
• Use the switch button to toggle between encoding and decoding
• Use the copy button to copy the result
• Use the clear button to start fresh

Common Use Cases

• Encoding binary data in JSON
• Storing binary data in databases
• Transferring binary data over text-based protocols
• Embedding images in HTML/CSS
• Encoding credentials in HTTP Basic Authentication

Tips

• Base64 encoding increases the size of the data by approximately 33%
• Base64 is not encryption - it's just an encoding scheme
• Use UTF-8 encoding for proper handling of special characters
• Check the output for any encoding/decoding errors
• Use the preview to verify the results