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Why This Is the Best Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Encode Text to Base64

Convert any plain text string to its Base64 representation instantly. Useful for embedding data in JSON, HTML, or API payloads.

Decode Base64 to Text

Paste any Base64-encoded string and decode it back to human-readable text with one click.

UTF-8 Support

Correctly handles Unicode and UTF-8 characters including emojis, Chinese, Arabic, and other non-ASCII text.

File Encoding

Upload a file and encode it as Base64 — useful for embedding images or documents in data URIs or API calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Base64 encoding?

Base64 is an encoding scheme that converts binary or text data into a string of ASCII characters. It is commonly used in emails, JWTs, data URIs, and API authentication.

Is Base64 the same as encryption?

No. Base64 is encoding, not encryption. Anyone can decode a Base64 string without a key. Do not use it to secure sensitive data.

Why is Base64 used in JWT tokens?

JWTs use Base64url encoding (a URL-safe variant of Base64) to encode the header and payload, making them compact and safe to transmit in URLs and HTTP headers.

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