How to use the Base64 Encoder and Decoder
- Paste your text or Base64 string into the input box.
- Choose Encode or Decode.
- Copy the result.
Questions and answers
Is Base64 encryption?
No. Base64 is an encoding that anyone can reverse. Do not use it to protect secrets.
What is URL-safe Base64?
A variant that replaces + and / with - and _ so the value can be used in web addresses.
Why does decoding fail?
The text is probably not complete Base64: check for missing characters at the end or spaces in the middle.