Base64 Encoder

Encode text to Base64 format.

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How to Use the Base64 Encoder

  1. 1

    Paste or Type Your Text

    Enter the text you want to transform in the input field. You can type directly or paste text from any source.

  2. 2

    Configure Options (If Available)

    Some tools offer additional options to customize the transformation. Adjust these settings as needed.

  3. 3

    View Results in Real-Time

    The converted text appears instantly in the output field. Results update automatically as you type.

  4. 4

    Copy the Result

    Click the "Copy Result" button to copy the transformed text to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.

Examples & Use Cases

Simple Text

Input:

Hello World

Output:

SGVsbG8gV29ybGQ=

Credentials

Input:

user:password

Output:

dXNlcjpwYXNzd29yZA==

About the Base64 Encoder

The Base64 Encoder converts text and binary data into Base64 format—a text representation that's safe for URLs, emails, JSON, and other text-based systems.

What is Base64?

Base64 uses 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /) plus = for padding to represent binary data as text.

Common Use Cases

  • Data URLs - Embed images in HTML/CSS
  • API authentication - Basic Auth headers
  • Email attachments - MIME encoding
  • JWT tokens - Encode payloads

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Base64 used for?

Base64 converts binary to text for transmission through text-only systems like email, JSON, or URLs.

Is Base64 encryption?

No, Base64 is encoding, not encryption. It provides no security—anyone can decode it.

Why the = padding?

Base64 works in groups of 4 characters. Padding completes incomplete final groups.