Base64 Encoder
Convert text into Base64 format.
Text Input
Base64 Output
About Base64 Encoding
Base64 is a group of binary-to-text encoding schemes that represent binary data in an ASCII string format by translating it into a radix-64 representation.
Common Uses
- Email Attachments: Sending binary files (images, docs) via email.
- Data URIs: Embedding small images directly into HTML or CSS.
- Basic Auth: Encoding username and password for HTTP Basic Authentication.
Example
Text: "Hello World"
Base64: SGVsbG8gV29ybGQ=
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Base64?
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format.
Why use Base64?
It's commonly used to encode binary data (like images) to be stored or transferred over media that are designed to deal with textual data.
Is this secure?
Base64 is an encoding, not encryption. It does not secure data, it just changes its format. Anyone can decode it.
Is this tool free?
Yes, the Base64 Encoder is completely free to use.