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Base64 encoder and decoder
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How to use this tool
- Type text to encode it.
- Paste valid Base64 to decode it.
- Check special characters after conversion.
Automatic answerThe result updates while you change the fields.
Worked example
Hola encodes as SG9sYQ==. Anyone with the encoded text can decode it.
Assumptions and limits
Base64 is not encryption. This tool handles UTF-8 text rather than general binary files.
Frequently asked questions
Is Base64 encryption?+
No. Anyone can decode it, so it should not protect secrets.
What happens to my inputs?+
Calculation inputs are processed locally in your browser. Favorites and preferences may be saved on this device. The site may perform separate network requests for live panels; these do not include the values entered into this local calculator. Do not paste secrets into public tools.
How should I check the result?+
Base64 is not encryption. This tool handles UTF-8 text rather than general binary files.