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Encode text to Base64 or decode Base64 safely in your browser.
Input
Output
V3JpdGUgc29tZXRoaW5nIHVzZWZ1bC4=
Frequently asked questions
- Is Base64 a form of encryption?
- No, Base64 is an encoding scheme, not encryption. Anyone can decode the output instantly, so never use it to hide passwords or secrets.
- Why does my Base64 string end with one or two equals signs?
- The = characters are padding that brings the output length to a multiple of four. One or two pads appear when the input byte length is not divisible by three.
- What's the difference between standard Base64 and URL-safe Base64?
- URL-safe Base64 replaces + with - and / with _ so the value can sit inside a URL without escaping. Standard Base64 uses + and / and may need percent-encoding in query strings.