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Base64 Encode & Decode

Free Base64 encoder and decoder for text. Supports standard and URL-safe alphabets. Runs locally in your browser.

Encode vs decode

Encode turns text into Base64. Decode turns Base64 back into text. Use URL-safe mode for tokens embedded in links.

Frequently asked questions

What is Base64?

Base64 encodes binary data as ASCII text using 64 characters. It is common in data URLs, tokens, and APIs.

What is URL-safe Base64?

A variant that replaces + and / with - and _ and often omits padding, safer inside URLs.

Can I decode invalid Base64?

No. Invalid characters or padding produce an error.

Is my text uploaded?

No. Encoding and decoding run in your browser.

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