Essential

Base64 Converter

Encode and decode text, strings, and binary files to and from Base64 format instantly.

Plain Text Input (UTF-8):
Result:
SGVsbG8gZnJvbSBBMlogVG9vbHMhIPCfmoAgMTAwJSBVVEYtOCBDb21wYXRpYmxlLg==

Why Choose Our Base64 Converter?

Bi-directional Encode and Decode modes for text and binary files

Full UTF-8 unicode character support (including emojis and multilingual symbols)

URL-safe Base64 mode (replaces + and / with - and _)

Live byte length and compression ratio calculator

How to Use Base64 Converter in 4 Easy Steps

1

Choose Mode

Select Encode to Base64 or Decode from Base64.

2

Enter Text or Upload File

Type your text or drop a file into the editor.

3

Select Options

Toggle URL-safe encoding or line breaks if needed.

4

Copy or Download

Copy the output string or download the decoded file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format using 64 printable characters.