Tools of HumanityFree Calculators
Hosted on Hostinger — from $2.99/month.
Get Hosting →
Home/Dev Tools/Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Encode any text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to text. Supports standard and URL-safe variants. All processing happens in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

Text Input0 chars
Base64 Output0 chars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Base64 encoding?

Encodes binary data as ASCII text using 64 characters. Used to embed images in HTML, transmit binary in emails, and store binary in JSON.

Is Base64 encryption?

No. Base64 is encoding, not encryption. Anyone can decode it — it provides zero security. Use AES for encryption.

Why is Base64 used?

Many systems handle only text. Base64 allows binary files to be safely transmitted as text, adding approximately 33% overhead.

How do I embed a Base64 image in HTML?

Use: img src="data:image/png;base64,YOUR_STRING". This embeds the image directly without a separate file request.

What is Base64 URL encoding?

Replaces + with - and / with _ making output safe for URLs. Used in JWT tokens and URL-safe data transmission.