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Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Base64 Encoder & Decoder

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Encode and decode strings, images, and binary files to and from Base64 with UTF-8 and URL-safe modes.

URL-safe Base64 modeImage to DataURI generatorFile to Base64Instant copy to clipboard

How to Use Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Follow these simple steps to process your files securely in browser memory.

1Step 1 of 3

Select Mode: Text or File

Encode/decode plain text strings or drop binary images, fonts, and documents.

Pro Tip: Toggle "URL Safe" mode to substitute + and / with - and _.
2Step 2 of 3

Instant Encoding / Decoding

Calculations occur in real time as you type with zero delay.

Pro Tip: When converting images, preview the rendered thumbnail and copy ready-to-use CSS data URIs.
3Step 3 of 3

Copy Output to Clipboard

One-click copy the encoded/decoded string or download the reconstructed binary file.

Pro Tip: Handles full UTF-8 Unicode without broken accented characters.

Who Is Base64 Encoder & Decoder Built For?

Designed for professionals seeking fast, private, and unlimited client-side execution.

Primary Target Audience
🎯Web Developers & Security Analysts
Also Widely Used By
DevOps EngineersMobile DevelopersStudents
Typical Real-World Use Cases
  • Decoding authorization headers (Basic Auth) and binary payloads
  • Converting small PNG/SVG images into data:image/png;base64 URIs for CSS embedding
  • Encoding binary buffers and query parameters for URL safe transmission

UTF-8 & Emoji Safe

No broken characters or encoding crashes.

Data URI Generator

Instant CSS/HTML img src strings.

Frequently Asked Questions about Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Yes! Unlike native window.btoa which throws exceptions on characters outside Latin-1, our engine uses TextEncoder/TextDecoder to handle emojis and international alphabets perfectly.
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