Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Convert text to Base64 and decode Base64 back to text instantly. Fast, UTF-8 safe and 100% private — everything runs in your browser.

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Lightning Fast

Real-time conversion as you type, with results in milliseconds.

100% Private

All processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Feature Rich

File upload, download, copy, URL-safe mode and smart error handling built in.

What is Base64 encoding?

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that converts binary data into an ASCII text format using a radix-64 representation. It uses 64 characters (A–Z, a–z, 0–9, + and /) to represent data, making it safe to transmit over text-based protocols like email and HTTP.

Base64 is an encoding, not encryption — it does not secure your data, it only makes binary data safe to move through systems that expect text.

💡 Pro tip: Base64 increases data size by roughly 33%, but guarantees safe transmission across all systems.

Common use cases

📧Email attachments (MIME encoding)
🖼️Embedding images in HTML/CSS (data URIs)
🔗API and JSON data transmission
⚙️Configuration files and secrets storage
💾Storing binary data in databases
🌐URL-safe data encoding (JWTs, tokens)

Frequently asked questions

What is a Base64 encoder and decoder?+

A Base64 encoder converts text or binary data into a Base64 string using a 64-character alphabet, while a decoder converts a Base64 string back into its original text. EasyBase64 does both instantly in your browser.

Is this Base64 converter free to use?+

Yes. EasyBase64 is completely free, with no registration, no limits and no ads getting in the way of the tool.

Is my data safe when I encode or decode here?+

Yes. All encoding and decoding happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to a server.

Does Base64 encrypt my data?+

No. Base64 is an encoding, not encryption. Anyone can decode a Base64 string, so never use it to protect passwords or sensitive information.

Can I encode emoji and non-English characters?+

Yes. The converter is fully UTF-8 aware, so emoji, accented letters and non-Latin scripts encode and decode correctly.