Encode text or files to Base64, decode Base64 back to readable text. All in your browser.
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Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format. It's commonly used for embedding images in HTML/CSS (data URIs), encoding email attachments, storing binary data in JSON, and transferring data in APIs that only support text.
Common use cases: Embedding images directly in HTML/CSS, encoding API credentials (Basic Auth), storing binary data in databases as text, and transferring files in text-based protocols.