Base64 Encoder / Decoder

Encode plain UTF-8 text to Base64 or decode Base64 back to text in your browser (whitespace ignored when decoding). Swap encode/decode, copy the result, or upload a file in encode mode to extract the raw Base64 payload from a data URL. Convert runs client-side only.

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Plain text → Base64. File upload extracts raw Base64 from a data URL.

Or upload a file (output appears as Base64)

What is Base64?

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding: any byte sequence is represented as ASCII letters, digits, +, /, and padding =. It is widely used in JSON APIs, email MIME, data URLs in HTML, and storing small blobs in config. This tool helps you quickly encode human-readable text to Base64 or reverse Base64 back into readable UTF-8 text for debugging and integration.

How this encoder and decoder works

Choose Encode to turn plain text into a single Base64 string using your browser’s built-in APIs (with UTF-8-safe handling for international characters). Choose Decode to paste a Base64 payload: line breaks and spaces are removed automatically, then the bytes are interpreted as UTF-8 text. Click Convert to run the operation. Use Swap to move the result into the input field and flip modes — handy when you need to round-trip a value. Clear resets both panels.

File upload (encode mode)

In Encode mode you can upload a file. The tool reads it as a data URL and copies only the Base64 segment after the comma (the part that typically follows data:image/png;base64, in HTML). Use this to grab a Base64 blob for APIs or embeds without installing desktop software.

Privacy

Encoding and decoding run entirely in your browser tab. Your text and files are not uploaded to Dynamic Duniya servers for conversion. Avoid pasting highly sensitive secrets on shared machines; use Clear when finished.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this support Unicode (UTF-8) text?

Yes for typical text. Encode uses UTF-8-safe conversion before Base64. Decode interprets the decoded bytes as UTF-8 text. If you need raw binary hex dumps or arbitrary byte editing, use a dedicated binary or hex tool.

Why does decode say “Invalid Base64 string”?

The input must be valid Base64 after whitespace is removed — only the expected alphabet, correct padding, and a length that aligns to four-character groups. Corrupted copy-paste, missing padding, or non-Base64 text will fail.

What happens when I upload a file?

Only in Encode mode: the file is read locally as a data URL and the tool places the raw Base64 payload (without the data:…;base64, prefix) in the output area. It does not send the file to a server.

Is Base64 encryption?

No. Base64 is encoding, not encryption — anyone can decode it. Do not rely on Base64 alone to protect secrets.

Is this Base64 tool free?

Yes. No account or signup is required.

Tips

Quick guidance for using our tools safely and effectively.

Privacy

Files are processed on the server for conversion only and are not used for training or shared with third parties.

Best results

Use the formats suggested in each tool. Large media files may take longer — keep the tab open until processing finishes.

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