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Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode Base64 for text, files and images. Preview decoded images in your browser. Free, no sign-up, nothing to install.

How It Works

1

Choose text or file mode

Use the Text tab for string encoding, or the File tab for binary files and images.

2

Encode or decode

Conversion happens live as you type. For files, drop or select a file to encode.

3

Copy or download

Copy the Base64 output. For decoded files, download the result or view image previews.

FAQ

Base64 encodes binary data as ASCII text using 64 characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, /). It's used to embed data in text formats like JSON, HTML, and email.
Base64 encoding increases size by ~33% because it represents 3 bytes of data using 4 ASCII characters. For encoding images specifically, use the dedicated Image to Base64 tool which outputs ready-to-use data URIs.
Yes. Text is encoded via TextEncoder (UTF-8) before Base64 encoding, so all Unicode characters are supported.

Built & Maintained by Varstatt

Varstatt is a one-person product studio run by Jurij Tokarski, product engineer since 2011. These tools are free and open — no signup, no catch.