Base64 encode and decode
Encode UTF-8 text as Base64 or decode Base64 back to text. Convert Unicode text locally and copy or download the result.
Features
- Encode text using the standard Base64 alphabet.
- Decode Base64 into UTF-8 text.
- Support Unicode text, including Chinese characters.
How to use this tool
- Paste plain text or a Base64 string.
- Choose Encode or Decode and run the tool.
- Copy or download the converted text.
Good to know
This tool is free without sign-up, with unlimited processing and exports within the displayed input limits.
- This tool handles text, not arbitrary binary files. Base64 is an encoding, not encryption.
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