Base64 Encoder and Decoder

Choose encode or decode and paste your text.

Formula

Base64 turns every 3 bytes into 4 printable characters

Worked example

“Hello AllCalculs!” encodes to SGVsbG8gQWxsQ2FsY3VscyE=.

Frequently asked questions

Is Base64 encryption?

No. Anyone can decode it; it only makes binary data safe to transport as text.

Why does the output end with =?

Padding fills the last group of 4 characters.

Does it support accents?

Yes, text is encoded as UTF-8 first.

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