Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 strings back to plain text โ€” entirely in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Base64 is encoding, not encryption. Anyone can decode it without a key. Never use it to secure sensitive data.
  • Base64 represents every 3 bytes as 4 ASCII characters, increasing data size by approximately 33%.
  • The = characters are padding added when the input length is not divisible by 3.
  • Yes, completely free.