Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Encode and decode Unicode text without corrupting non-ASCII characters.

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About this tool

Create or inspect Base64 text used in email and APIs. Base64 is encoding, not encryption.

Frequently asked questions

Does it support Unicode text?

Yes. Text is encoded and decoded safely as UTF-8.

What is URL-safe Base64?

It replaces + and / with - and _, and omits trailing = characters for easier use in URLs and filenames.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. Conversion and storage take place only in your browser.

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Check the text encoding before converting

Text is encoded as UTF-8. Base64 is an encoding, not encryption, so it does not protect passwords or confidential data. If decoded text is unreadable, check the encoding used by the source.