Encode and decode Base64 strings with our secure online tool.

Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode Base64 strings, images, and files with support for multiple formats

Operation

Input Type

Options

Input

Base64 Encoder/Decoder Features

📝

Text Encoding

Encode and decode plain text strings with multiple character set support.

🖼️

Image Conversion

Convert images to Base64 data URIs and back with live preview.

🔗

URL Conversion

Convert images from URLs directly to Base64 data URIs.

⚙️

Multiple Formats

Output in plain Base64, data URI, or JSON format with line breaks.

🔒

Privacy First

All processing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Base64 Reference

Character Set

A-Z 26 characters
a-z 26 characters
0-9 10 characters
+ Plus sign
/ Forward slash
= Padding

Common Uses

Data URIs for images
Email attachments
API data transfer
Configuration files
Binary data encoding
Web storage

Data URI Format

data:[mediatype][;base64],<data>
data: Protocol identifier
image/png: Media type
;base64: Encoding
,iVBORw0KGgo... Base64 data

How to use Base64 Encoder/Decoder

1

Choose operation

Select whether you want to encode or decode your data.

2

Select input type

Choose text, file upload, or URL for your input data.

3

Process & copy

Click process and copy the Base64 result or download as file.

Example Outputs

Text Encoding

Input:
Hello World!
Base64:
SGVsbG8gV29ybGQh

Data URI

Image:
1x1 red pixel PNG
Data URI:
data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR42mNkYPhfDwAChwGA60e6kgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==

JSON Format

Input:
{"name": "test"}
JSON:
{"data": "eyJuYW1lIjogInRlc3QifQ==", "type": "application/json"}

Base64 encoding is a fundamental data transformation technique used extensively in web development, email systems, and data transmission protocols. Our comprehensive Base64 encoder/decoder tool provides developers, system administrators, and data analysts with reliable methods to convert binary data into ASCII text format and vice versa. Whether you're embedding images in HTML/CSS, transmitting binary data through text-based protocols, or handling file uploads in web applications, this tool ensures proper data encoding and decoding with industry-standard Base64 algorithms. The encoder supports text strings, URLs, and various data formats, making it perfect for API development, data storage, and cross-platform data exchange. All processing happens client-side using native browser APIs, guaranteeing your sensitive data never leaves your device and ensuring complete privacy during encoding operations. Essential for web developers working with file uploads, data URIs, and binary-to-text conversions.