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Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Encode and decode Base64 strings instantly.

Runs locally · nothing is uploaded

Result appears here…

Features

Any language, any emoji

Text is encoded as UTF-8, so accents, Cyrillic, Chinese and emoji survive the round trip.

Both directions

Encode plain text or decode a Base64 string back to text, from the same box.

Stays on your device

Tokens and credentials you decode are never sent anywhere: it all runs in your browser.

How to use

  1. 1 Paste your text or Base64 string into the input box.
  2. 2 Click Encode to turn text into Base64, or Decode to turn Base64 back into text.
  3. 3 Copy the result with one click.

Common use cases

  • Encoding credentials for an HTTP Basic Authorization header
  • Decoding Base64 values found in logs, emails or config files
  • Embedding a short text safely inside JSON, XML or a URL parameter
  • Checking what an encoded setting or environment variable really says
  • Preparing test data for an API that expects Base64 fields

About this tool

Base64 writes any data using only 64 safe characters (letters, digits,

  • and /), so it can travel through systems that only accept plain text: email, JSON, URLs, HTTP headers.

This tool encodes text to Base64 and decodes it back, treating your text as UTF-8 so that every language comes out exactly as it went in.

This tool is built by ToolClack and, like everything we make, it is local-first: your data stays in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

Is Base64 encryption?

No. Base64 only changes how data is written, it does not hide it: anyone can decode it. Never rely on it to protect secrets.

Does it handle accents and emoji?

Yes. Text is converted to UTF-8 bytes before encoding and back after decoding, so any language works.

Why does decoding fail?

The input contains characters that are not part of standard Base64, or its length is wrong. URL-safe Base64 (with - and _) needs those two characters swapped for + and / first.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. Encoding and decoding happen in your browser.

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