Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode Base64 text and files with preview support.

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Output

Dual Mode Tool

Encode and decode Base64 text and files with automatic format detection.

Real-Time Preview

Live image preview for encoded/decoded images with instant visual feedback.

RFC 2045 Line Wrapping

Optional MIME-compliant 76-character line wrapping for email compatibility.

Privacy First

100% client-side processing. Your data never leaves your browser.

How Base64 Encoding Works

1. Input Content

Choose between text input or file upload. Supports images (PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, WebP) and text files up to 5MB with automatic format detection.

2. Process & Configure

Automatic format validation and encoding/decoding operations. Configure line wrapping and preview settings for optimal output formatting.

3. Get Results

Copy Base64 output to clipboard, download as text file, or swap input/output for decode operations with bidirectional processing support.

Benefits of Base64 Encoding

Email & Data Transmission

Encode binary files for safe transmission through email and text-based protocols. Base64 ensures data integrity across systems that only handle text.

Use case: Embed images directly in HTML/CSS or JSON APIs

Web Development

Create data URLs for inline images, encode API payloads, and handle file uploads in web applications without server-side processing.

Example: data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAA...

Configuration Files

Store binary data in JSON, XML, or YAML configuration files. Essential for certificates, keys, and binary assets in DevOps workflows.

Common use: SSL certificates and API keys in config files

Data Exchange

Safely transmit binary data between different systems and platforms. Base64 encoding prevents data corruption during text-based transfers.

Benefit: 33% larger than binary but 100% text-safe transmission

Who Uses Base64 Encoding?

Web Developers

Embed images in CSS, create data URLs for HTML, handle file uploads in JavaScript, and process API responses with binary data.

DevOps Engineers

Store certificates and keys in configuration files, handle binary data in CI/CD pipelines, and encode secrets for secure transmission.

API Developers

Encode binary payloads for JSON APIs, handle file attachments in REST services, and process multipart data in web services.

Frequently Asked Questions

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